EcoFlow River 2 Max Review - For When 500W is Enough For Loadshedding

EcoFlow River 2 Max Specs

Capacity
512Wh

Net Weight
Approximately 13.4lbs

Dimensions
10.6 x 10.2 x 7.7inches

AC Input
100-120V 50Hz/60Hz, 660W Max

Solar Input
11-50V, 13A, 220W Max

Car Input
12V/24V, 8A, 100W Max

USB-C Input/Output
5/9/12/15/20V, 5A, 100W Max

AC Output
120V 50Hz/60Hz, 500W (Surge 1000W)

DC Output
12.6V, 10A/3A/3A, 126W Max

USB-A Output
5V, 2.4A, 12W Max

DC5521 Output
12.6V, 3A, 36W Max

Cell Chemistry
LFP

Cycle Life
80%+ capacity after 3000 cycles

App Control
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Discharge Temperature
14 F to 113 F/-10 C to 45 C

Charge Temperature
32 F to 113 F/0 C to 45 C

Optimal Operating Temperature
68 F to 86 F/20 C to 30 C

Storage Temperature
14 F to 113 F (68 F to 86 F is best)/-10 C to 45 C (20 C to 30 C is best)

Using RIVER 2 Max six times a week, 3000 full 100% cycles will last 9.6 years until it drops to 80%.
BMS includes over-voltage, overloading, over-temperature, short circuit, low-temperature, low voltage, and overcurrent.
When charging and discharging at high wattage, RIVER 2 Max may make a noise up to 62db.

UPDATE 

EcoFlow has reached out to me regarding the battery health and fast charge of the unit. The company claims charging the unit at the max rate doesn't affect the battery health. They state:

The fast charge function doesn't affect battery life. 
The charge rate is set according to the AH capacity of the cells. The higher the AH of battery cells, the higher the charge rate.
The new RIVER 2 series and DELTA 2 series use higher AH cells (20Ah). The C-rating (charge rate) is relatively high, which means that the battery cells can take up to 20A and can therefore be charged faster than before.
While I appreciate the feedback, I would still prefer to stick to the 200W charge for ease of mind. Heat build-up isn't good for batteries and higher, faster charging causes heat. So I would sleep better at night knowing the unit isn't getting too hot. 

[MrHeinu]

Just bought my River 2 max amazing review thanks!

[jordanmntungwa]

Thank you brother. This is the single most informative video on YouTube about the eco flow.. if you are able to, could you please do a review on the eco flow river. Working from home in S.A is so tough. I have to decide whether to buy this eco flow in your video or to buy the River 2 and be able to afford myself a pair shoes as well.. that would go a long way

[enricohalfonzo]

I love that you can link and manage through the app.

[joshuablewett]

You can connect it to all the downlights in your house if you want. Just get an electrician to connect the light circuits to an extension cord with a 3-prong plug, then simply connect this to your inverter, and if you need, you can always plug it into the wall if you move the inverter. Just make sure all the lights are LED. (Lights are typically 5W so if you have, say 20 lights in your house ≈ 100w, you could keep everything on for 5-6Hr.

[saveushiral]

I am using 2 desktop and using video call..so how much back up for wfh ?

[massimoc]

Seems quite nice and such a good looking device too!

[Graceland-]

Thank you for your tutorial video about the Ecoflow River Max . Just wanna ask which of these 2 Ecoflows will you say is better, the Ecoflow River 2 Max or the Ecoflow River Pro.

[kyleadonis]

Can I power a 27inch gaming monitor and i5 12400, RX6600XT desktop with this?

[MindFreak-H]

Can you please check the UPS mode with PS5? I mean turn off the AC power on Ecoflow to check if it can keep the PS5 turned on or it shuts down the ps5 while switching to backup mode. Thanks.

[maabdulwahab]

Is it ok to use it as ups with full time plugged in on pwer socket?

[Nikki_Nicole]

Can you power a hike crew portable water heater with this?

[danielgordon]

Will it power up my 65 inch tv my router and lamp or light stand

[kurthickel]

I want I ecoflow delta 2 max BC lode shedding sucks

[MrHeinu]

Goot get this after election week lmao