Desktop Sized Power Station - Ecoflow River Mini Review

Pocket Sized Generator or Power Station? Whatever you call it, you can fit this anywhere & have electricity with you when you travel, camp, hike or use at home. Ecoflow River Mini was just announced and is NOT a kickstarter, you can order it today.

Specs:
AC Output: Pure Sine Wave, 300W total (surge 600W), 120V~ 60Hz
Capacity: 210Wh
Weight: Approximately 6.3lbs
Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.5 x 5.2inches
AC Input :100-120V~ 50Hz/60Hz, 6.0A Max
DC Input: 11-39V 100W, 8A Max
DC Output: 12.6V 10A
USB-C Output (Only for RIVER mini Wireless) 100W, 5A MAX
USB-A Output: 5V 2.4A
Wireless Output (Only for RIVER mini Wireless) 15W Max
Cell Chemistry: NCM
Shelf Life: 1 year (after a full charge)

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[mikecon]

Ok I watched this earlier. Saw where the one guy asked if it would work on his garage door opener. Then saw you posted that it worked on yours. That right there is why this channel is one of the best.

[northyland]

This would be perfect for my electric lawnmower when I go camping!

[retrogamingnmore]

Excellent video. i just ordered the ‎EF ECOFLOW river mini last night from amazon and im looking forward to it your video was very helpful to understand its features (not that it is complicated) but it helps to know ahead of time. thanks again

[rickgaine]

Thanks for the nice clear review. Considering how important power is these days, you almost can’t afford not to have something like this.

[HansKeesom]

1:20 "Changes the type of should be "Changes the voltage"
3:08 "Any type of solar panel up to 100 you can use larger panels which will help when the sun is not that strong. Only things is, the Mini will take only 100 watt.

5:02 the non-wireless version is also missing the USB-C port

[dyrfullymade]

Just got the non wireless version on Amazon for 197 😊. Bought a solar powerbank along with it for 40. With shipping and taxes came to 255

[DrewChrist]

I can see this being a great unit for a solar shed - powering small tools off a 100w solar panel, running usb lights, etc.

[christianjorgensen]

It’s kinda funny, with this and all the other gadgets out there, the words “roughing it” when it comes to camping doesn’t seem to fit any more 😂

[driftwood]

I really wish you would do a test on a DeWalt power supply... Thanks for the video

[_Pumpkin_Seed_]

Honestly this compact device is a awesome. If this make this device any smaller and lighter that would be a miracle. Imagine 10 years from now when this weights less then 1lbs and is much thinner. That would be humanity making battery cells awesome.

[test-]

Check me on this, but I believe the cheaper option ALSO omits the 100Watt PD port in addition to skipping the wireless charger. That could be important to people looking to charge their laptops directly from the USB PD port.

[scottturner]

Man if this thing generates pockets I'll take 2!

[xsauce]

You need to test the sine wave output under load. Testing without load does say much. Many cheap inverter sine wave breaks down under load

[Equinox]

Good video. It may be 10 times cheaper but it's 12 times weaker. You sacrifice many options for a small handful of options you can use it with for the convenience of price and size. The pro is the better value even though its about as heavy as a boat anchor.

[johnree]

It would be nice if you could do a comparison of different similar devices. Honestly I probably use it for powering laptop on the go and my phone as I go places where I am without power outlets for 12 or more hours. Instead of carrying multiple power banks this is a option.

[ztechrepairs]

Anyone ever use one of these as a sub pump backup. It works great!! Highly reccomended.

[Utubeisazzho]

The 110wat solar panel ok for this? Rated for 100 watt. Or be safe and use 60 watt panel??

[Pallidus_Rider]

Besides use as a power station, any thoughts on using something like this as a UPS?

Would be nice if you could review some UPS.

[mdutchy]

I swear I always have a question that no one else on earth needs answered. Will it turn off automatically with less than 8 watts being used. I need to run two security cameras in a barn with a solar panel topping it off.

[davedavenport]

So this name of this unit is a little misleading. It is not a generator it is a battery power system. A generator produces power it self not being charged by another source.
I do think this is a good unit and would work well with a solar cell or what ever other power source.
But again this is “NOT a Generator”