EcoFlow RIVER 2 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
EcoFlow RIVER 2 costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 holds 300% more energy (1024Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 has 1900W more surge headroom (2500W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 is 18.8 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 26.5 lb).
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The cheapest way into LiFePO4. 256Wh is a device charger, but at under $200 with a 60-minute recharge it's hard to argue with.
Best for: Budget campers who just need to keep phones, cameras and a laptop alive.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output runs devices only
- 256Wh is a single evening of real use
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $799 |
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 7.7 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 110 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 6.9 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 5.4 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |