The EcoFlow River Max might be the most impressive portable power station I’ve looked at so far. It can fast charge to 80% in an hour - four times faster than any power station I've tested to date; has 2 600W AC outlets, 100W USB power delivery and a 576Wh battery.
And it has an accompanying smartphone app to monitor and control the unit remotely. And a removable battery to make it more portable without losing any functionality.
I’ll also be looking at the accompanying EcoFlow 160W solar panel that can charge the power station outdoors.
These power stations are perfect for power cuts, camping, travel, festivals and around the house and out and about to charge all your tech.
The prices do tend to vary so please check the links down below, but they’re not cheap.
So I hope this video will help you make the right choice.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any Amazon links.
Amazon link:
EcoFlow River Max portable power station: https://geni.us/LrEZdzN
EcoFlow 160W solar panel: https://geni.us/OJxrN (I can't see this on Amazon at the moment but should be showing up soon, or see EcoFlow website below)
Jackery Explorer 500 power station: https://geni.us/ROA4
Jackery SolarSaga 100 solar panel: https://geni.us/rZ0wxZ
Bluetti (PowerOak) AC50S 500W power station: https://geni.us/MFQA
Bluetti (PowerOak) SP120 solar panel: https://geni.us/CRSl
Written article: http://thetechnologyman.com
Additional information on charger: http://uk.ecoflow.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: http://amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: http://amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro*
0:51 Overview*. Inside the box.
1:21 Design, build, weight
1:38 576Wh capacity, in real terms
2:07 Front of the unit overview
2:44 Charging ports - AC and DC input overview
2:58 AC outlets overview, powering 1800W devices, removable base
3:26 Charging*. Mains charging at 500W. Charging test results
4:03 Charging times compared to Jackery Explorer 500 and Bluetti AC50S
4:27 DC charging - via cars 12V output
4:40 Solar charging up to 200W
5:05 EcoFlow 160W solar panel unboxing, overview, weight, dimensions, setup
5:31 Compared to the Jackery SolarSaga 100, Bluetti SP120
5:47 Initial test results - winter, UK, with little sun!
6:11 Charging with other solar panels at up to 200W
6:29 Performance*. LCD panel overview
7:14 LED torch
7:39 USB ports inc 100W USB power delivery. Testing USB ports
8:20 12V DC car output overview and testing
8:40 Using car output as power supply for Hota D6+ LiPo charger
8:59 DC5521 12V 3A outputs overview and testing with LED light strip
9:36 AC outlets intro, confirming pure sine wave output
9:58 AC sockets thoughtfully arranged - even for most larger plugs
10:21 600W limit of AC outlets discussion, intro X-Boost to power devices up to 1800W
10:48 Explanation of X-Boost technology, example of how it works with 1600W hairdryer
12:00 Limitations of X-Boost, exercise caution
12:30 AC sockets consume power even with nothing plugged in - remember to turn on off when not in use
12:48 UPS or uninterruptible power supply feature and demonstration
13:45 Testing quoted 576Wh capacity and compared to Jackery and EcoFlow
14:28 Noise levels of power station - testing, hear how it sounds
14:43 Temperature of power station under load
14:53 Removing / replacing additional battery (convert River, or from River to River Max). 500 cycles limits of batteries
16:04 Daisy chaining power stations
16:14 The smartphone app*. Initial setup - WiFi connection and linking River Max a to app. Internet vs direct connection (called outdoor mode in manual)
17:14 App intro
17:27 Turning X-Boost on and off
17:39 Configuring ambient light
17:50 Settings walkthrough: configure beeps, slow AC charging etc and download firmware
18:58 Conclusions*
*Main sections
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And it has an accompanying smartphone app to monitor and control the unit remotely. And a removable battery to make it more portable without losing any functionality.
I’ll also be looking at the accompanying EcoFlow 160W solar panel that can charge the power station outdoors.
These power stations are perfect for power cuts, camping, travel, festivals and around the house and out and about to charge all your tech.
The prices do tend to vary so please check the links down below, but they’re not cheap.
So I hope this video will help you make the right choice.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
--------
As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any Amazon links.
Amazon link:
EcoFlow River Max portable power station: https://geni.us/LrEZdzN
EcoFlow 160W solar panel: https://geni.us/OJxrN (I can't see this on Amazon at the moment but should be showing up soon, or see EcoFlow website below)
Jackery Explorer 500 power station: https://geni.us/ROA4
Jackery SolarSaga 100 solar panel: https://geni.us/rZ0wxZ
Bluetti (PowerOak) AC50S 500W power station: https://geni.us/MFQA
Bluetti (PowerOak) SP120 solar panel: https://geni.us/CRSl
Written article: http://thetechnologyman.com
Additional information on charger: http://uk.ecoflow.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: http://amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: http://amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
--------
Music in video from:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9/ (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
--------
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro*
0:51 Overview*. Inside the box.
1:21 Design, build, weight
1:38 576Wh capacity, in real terms
2:07 Front of the unit overview
2:44 Charging ports - AC and DC input overview
2:58 AC outlets overview, powering 1800W devices, removable base
3:26 Charging*. Mains charging at 500W. Charging test results
4:03 Charging times compared to Jackery Explorer 500 and Bluetti AC50S
4:27 DC charging - via cars 12V output
4:40 Solar charging up to 200W
5:05 EcoFlow 160W solar panel unboxing, overview, weight, dimensions, setup
5:31 Compared to the Jackery SolarSaga 100, Bluetti SP120
5:47 Initial test results - winter, UK, with little sun!
6:11 Charging with other solar panels at up to 200W
6:29 Performance*. LCD panel overview
7:14 LED torch
7:39 USB ports inc 100W USB power delivery. Testing USB ports
8:20 12V DC car output overview and testing
8:40 Using car output as power supply for Hota D6+ LiPo charger
8:59 DC5521 12V 3A outputs overview and testing with LED light strip
9:36 AC outlets intro, confirming pure sine wave output
9:58 AC sockets thoughtfully arranged - even for most larger plugs
10:21 600W limit of AC outlets discussion, intro X-Boost to power devices up to 1800W
10:48 Explanation of X-Boost technology, example of how it works with 1600W hairdryer
12:00 Limitations of X-Boost, exercise caution
12:30 AC sockets consume power even with nothing plugged in - remember to turn on off when not in use
12:48 UPS or uninterruptible power supply feature and demonstration
13:45 Testing quoted 576Wh capacity and compared to Jackery and EcoFlow
14:28 Noise levels of power station - testing, hear how it sounds
14:43 Temperature of power station under load
14:53 Removing / replacing additional battery (convert River, or from River to River Max). 500 cycles limits of batteries
16:04 Daisy chaining power stations
16:14 The smartphone app*. Initial setup - WiFi connection and linking River Max a to app. Internet vs direct connection (called outdoor mode in manual)
17:14 App intro
17:27 Turning X-Boost on and off
17:39 Configuring ambient light
17:50 Settings walkthrough: configure beeps, slow AC charging etc and download firmware
18:58 Conclusions*
*Main sections
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#ecoflow #ecoflowrivermax #portablepowerstation
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