Important note - I made an error in the dual charging. It's the EcoFlow that can dual charge solar and AC at 2400w, not the Anker. That's another point for EF and one taken away from Anker.
Thank you for pointing out the error in the video. It's great to see that the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max has the ability to dual charge both solar and AC at 2400W. That definitely gives it an advantage over Anker SOLIX F2000. For outdoor enthusiasts like us, the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series seems like a promising option with its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology. It's definitely worth considering for our outdoor adventures and home backup power needs.
Thanks for pointing out the correction and sharing your thoughts! It's great to see the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max performing well in the video shootout. Speaking of power stations, have you checked out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It offers massive capacity, super-fast recharging, versatile sockets, and comprehensive protections. It could be a fantastic option for outdoor enthusiasts like us!
The Delta 2 Max can charge from both AC and Solar at the same time. If maxed out on both, it can charge from 0% to 80% in 43 minutes using both according to their website.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures True, thats one of the main reasons I Bought 2 EcoFlow Delta 2 Max units as you can prioritize solar vs Ac or vice versa, it makes sense to prioritize Solar which is great, love my 2 Delta 2 Max units, they run my entire house! thanks for sharing this video and thanks Gary for clarifying charging on both AC and Solar at same time.
@8:00 The Bluetti 30amp port will run everything you have that's DC powered: 12v fridge, diesel heater, lights, heated blankets, all at the same time!! Huge benefit to the high output ports. (it's like having 4 or 5 12v cig plugs, 1 for each device)
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I have mine wired right to power my dc fuse box.. haha single connection and has made it pretty damn convenient to be honest!
@@williamzee7748 you need to figure out the watt usage. AC will vary from 300-3000+watts. If u run a 2000 watt AC and you have a 2000 watt hour battery you can run your AC for 1 hour. I have a 500w portable AC from Rogue RV so I can get 4 hours at max cooling on a 2000 watt hour battery, However for my small rtt it doesn't need to run full blast for more then a few minutes at time so it's hard to calculate for much it uses without an app and with solar panels and other electronics running But id make a random guess. Like 700 watt hours to run the thing for 10 hours in high 80's. And another 1100 to run it for 5 hours in the high 90's. In the middle of summer if there are no clouds my 400 watt solar panel charges 1500-2000 watt hours per day but that depends heavily on the location you at.
Great review. We love our Bluetti AC200 (1700w) that we bought a second AC200MAX. For the main reason of expandability to 8192 watt. The second reason was the 30amp aviation plug under the 12DC power plug. Which can easly be wired up to a main panel to run up 30 amps. For example we keep our Bluetti in our back seat of our pick-up. We will be wiring up power back to our GFC for USB and 12DC plug for the diesel heater. The Bluetti also dominates in efficiency with min power loss and the Ecoflow coming in second. The Anker is the worst. So for us the Bluetti is the winner for our applications. 😊 Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland • Purpose Built Adventure Rig • Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919
Very comprehensive! I was smiling when you came up with the term "pretend power" LOL I bought a small Bluetti 2 years ago and first power outage, it kept my fridge food good and of course phones charged, and a few lights for a couple days used conservatively. much better than candles and flashlights alone. We have become power hungry people with all of our gadgets, I think what I really want is training on totally being off grid, because in TRUE emergency, these won't matter much... for example if the sun is blacked out.
Hey Matt, So we have been racking our brains (my wife and I) on all the reviews and videos on all these power stations. We finally purchased a unit today while they all have major discounts. Your video was the last one we watched cause I couldn't watch anymore. So our use is going to be for our RV trailer. We went with the Anker F2000, reason being it has the large 30 amp plug but also another reason was for the easy set up on the solar panels on the Anker brand. The set up for the panels on the EcoFlow were just not a good sturdy stand. Thanks for the reviews. Look forward to watching more of your videos. Rob.
I got the Anker mainly due to form-factor. I didn't want to have to keep lifting something heavy. It turns out, it's really nice. with the GaN technology, it's super quiet compared to others too. Plus, I got it at .53 cents per watt hour!
Thanks for breaking it down. You spent a long time researching each unit along with personal use. For me I like the Anker unit; price, power expansion, and 30 amp plug for my RV trailer.
If anyone is on the fence about expansion, the Bluetti expansion batteries can be charged separately and also power devices separately. They are essentially they're own power stations with expansion connectivity to the Bluetti units.
If ecoflow had their shit together and did this I wouldn't even be shopping right now. I want a portable base unit with the ability to add more power so I could use it as a compact camping setup and emergency home power supply. I think it's asinine that they don't at least allow charging separate from the unit with some basic accessibility like a USB port and a 110 outlet or something
But they are not “essentially “ their own power stations. The differences in these power stations lies in the station part, not the pure power. It’s great that they have some autonomy over other expansion batteries.
I think this was well thought out and presented, Matt. One factor to consider is customer service. It would be interesting to see how well these companies provide CS.
Jackery and Anker have been excellent in answering my questions. I haven't reached out to Bluetti. Ecoflow does not have good support at all. They will just keep kicking problems down the road and never getting back with you if you have an issue.
That was a great review. I went with Bluetti. I prefer to have all controls on the front of the unit and I did not want wheels on the bottom of the unit. Plus I like the fact that there are covers over each port so it doesn't get dirt inside
Just had my first opportunity to use my Bluetti 200Max to run the frig and charge phone, lap tops w/ charge cubes and LED floor lamps. Only had a 4 hour grid power outage and got to 80% battery usage. Happy with the results. My smaller Bluetti ran my CPAP on 12VDC adapter for the 4 hours also and got down to 50%. Plan to add a main panel change over with certain house circuits to provide direct power to kitchen and a bedroom to conserve heat and power uses. Also, Bluetti has a rewards program that you can redeem for camp gear, multi meter and other fun items. For longer term outages I plan to add at least one B200 battery unit. Have the solar panels for 750W of charge. =D=
DO NOT USE A STANDARD COMPUTER CHORD. I grabbed one and the wire gauge must have been 18 or 16ga. The Anker was on max charge. It burned the chord, melted the jacked and arced when I pulled it out. The one that it comes with it is 12ga. 1440w is no joke.
Yep, same reason I refuse to mix computer power cords for any reason. A few years ago I had a similar incident occur with just two PCs - the one cord came with a 300W PSU and another came with a 700W PSU and unfortunately the cord from the 300 was just not built to handle the current. "Why not they look the same" and boom melted cables when using the 300W cord with the 700W PSU. Ever since then I swore to never mix the PC power cables, even though a lot of people do it.
A notable feature of a majority of the EF products (DMax D2, D2Max), is the charging capability when coupled (via their std cable) with their Duel Fuel (gas or propane) Smart Generator.
Fun video, it's great to hear someone else's thoughts on how these compare! Thanks for breaking it down between these three units. I'm planning to do something similar on my channel, maybe once Bluetti comes out with a new model that's updated like the Anker and Ecoflow (those are much newer options)
You can power an rv with a 120 adapter on the Ecoflo. The Ecoflo can power a microwave, ac, and other high amp items, but not that long. Heaters are the power hog kings! Great video!
Watched your channel for the first time, really enjoyed it and very well done. I'm an EcoFlow fan too. Have 2 Delta max 2000 that I did a discharge test using a 30 amp plug adapter to connect it to my Class B RV. As my knowledge of these power banks increase so does my confidence in myself and these units. Anyway, by using the 30 amp adapter I was able to run my A/C 13,500 BTU Coleman Mach II for well over an hour. The trick was to slowly start the unit by using low fan, than high fan, than low cool, and finally at high cool without using a soft start device. The trick was to keep the amperage below 15 amps, these was done with the lights out while still using my 6 cu. ft fridge. Amps surged to 12 amps and settle down to between 6 and 8 amps. Also tested the barrel ports on my first gen river pro which are 5521 ports by using an adapter with a female 12V cigarette plug to run my 45 qt 12V fridge / freezer and it gave me an extra 2 hours of run time . FYI I went ahead and subscribed, hope I can learn from you. Thank you for sharing your information.
Good stuff, thanks for the reviews. We love our Anker 767 and will be using it to power a camper in the future. Although, I do wish it had an alternate 12v output like the others. Goal Zero has a 12V/30A output with a HPP connector (reoriented anderson I think) which seems amazing to keep it from popping out like the cigarette plugs.
The Ecoflow has it right in terms of outlet positioning. USB in front where you're more likely to be swapping things in and out, the 110 outlets on the back where you plug in once and forget about them, also with them in the back all the 110 cords are out of the way, making less a mess of cords/wires in front.
The problem is that you cannot put it flat up against the wall. Each time you have to peek around to the front to see the screen especially if you are in a tight space like I have
@@larryallin7404 I keep the power bank for emergencies. I don't want to use the app because that is going drain power from my phone which will have to be charged from my power bank. During any emergency I would rather keep the phone shut off and only use it sparingly.
Great video. Two points. I like that the EcoFlow D2 Max AC ports are on the back. The AC cords are then behind the unit, instead of sitting on the floor in front of the unit to get stepped on. Unfortunately, EcoFlow moved them to the front on the Delta Pro after reviewers complained. And the current prices are EcoFlow $1200, Bluetti $1300, Anker $1300, but seems to be sold out. So, typically 60 cents/Wh. The EcoFlow Delta Pro ($2100/3600Wh) is also around 60 cents/Wh. Big change.
Thank you for the comparison! I often find myself researching just one compay and not realizing all the options! Thank God for a free market society where the customer wins!
Just an FYI that the additional 25/30 amp 12v output port on the Bluetti allows you to connect the Bluetti directly to a 12v fuse panel. Very useful. Requires an additional aviator cable/connector not in the box.
That’s the big flaw with this review. He discounts connectors that he is unfamiliar with or doesn’t personally use. Like giving ecoflow the win for outlets even though it has neither 30 AC or DC output. If you’re gonna connect it to a transfer switch during a power outage you definitely want the 30amp AC plug and if RVing you want those DC connections to avoid efficiency losses through the inverter.
The Delta 2 Max is quiet. EcoFlow has corrected the noise level of the fans with their recent products. Just spent 2.5 days using the D2Max in a 5x9 squaredrop camper, with it roughly 2ft from my head while sleeping, and it had no noise.
@retnav92 thank you! I've been looking for this kind of commentary. People are saying it's so much quieter but nobody's staying any kind of decibel level or anything. I really interested in the ecoflow as a power station for a small cargo trailer conversion camper! I'm going to have minimal solar so the quick charging on AC is important to me and another guy did a great video on a 12 to 24 volt module you can hook up to your car's battery as long as your alternator is strong enough and charge it up in a couple hours at idle if it gets necessary so you don't have to carry a generator with you! I'm curious what you were set up to recharge it is in your camper?
@@NoZenith This was my first actual use of the Delta2Max. I've been running a Delta2, which is a great little unit, but I would usually top it off with a generator on the 2nd day once it got down to around 25% "juice" remaining. Still plenty of "juice" left in it, but I like to keep it charged higher. Bought the D2Max, and it's a world of difference. I use my EF units to run a BougeRv 12v 48qt fridge/freezer unit, and a Keurig coffee maker. The biggest drain on units is heating water via the AC receptacle. Anyway, ran the fridge/freezer (pre-cooled at home, and plugged into 12v truck receptacle enroute to camp) from around 7pm Friday night in camp, until about 11am Sunday. Made 5-6 cups of coffee with the Keurig over the course of our stay. When we left Sunday, the D2Max was still around 46% remaining capacity, which is still a lot. As I mentioned, it was very quiet being just 2ft from me on a rear shelf in the rear of my 5x9 Hiker Trailer, and I didn't have to run the generator to top off the D2Max. I carry a WEN 56235i (2350w) inverter generator with me for recharging duties when camping. Great little unit (imo), and quiet. I run it in Eco mode to extend fuel consumption. I also run the 12v fridge/freezer in Eco mode.
@@retnav92 , glad the fan noise has improved. The anker is quieter also because it uses GaN transistors - these are more efficient, so less heat. Eventually others will use them and Ankers price will come down.
Thinking about one or the other Anker 767 vs the Eco Pro 2 and one thing besides the wheels is that with the 400w panel is the Anker more foldable? I've ordered the Eco Pro 2 Max but kind of second guessing myself to cancel and go with the Anker because it's also got more longer hookup cables for the solar panel (I got the 400w one)... does the Eco Pro 2 not come with a longer cable?
Ok, so I'm a little late on seeing this (lol). Great review - exactly what I was looking for. Two things: 1) I'm pretty sure the Ecoflow can output and charge from solar at the same time, can the other two also? 2) If they cost the same, cool, but it would have been nice to include the price for the solar panels and ease of setup for each product. Thanks.
Great video been looking at these 3 but for me I think I'm going with the anker I can get it with a 500 watt solar panel for under 2000$ but even without the panel I like the handle and wheels in case my wife and kids need to move it without me there in a emergency or power outage. Also not a major factor for camping but when there is a Power outage the anker has the best built in light.
i have heard the super fast charging is worse for the battery long term...any truth to that? also if so, can the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max charge with a slower speed, or is it always set to max speed charging?
Good video thank you! Biggest thing I can't stand about our Eco flow is you have to turn it around to access different plugs! That can be a pain in the ass in an RV! Otherwise I am very happy with it!
Matt lookin' like he's 20-something in that beanie outfit when he's rolling that Anker in his garage🤘For that Bluetti 30A aviator plug output, I wire that to a fuse block which then powers all of my camping related exterior lighting (4 Baja Design rock lights up on the roof rack, awning light, roof rack mounted shower/privacy stall light, rooftop tent lights), my fridge and a 6-port USB charging hub up in the RTT.
Greetings Ozark, You held up a spread sheet with your score list. Can you post the doc for future and shopping reference? This video is a year old (Nov2024) so if you can update it if necessary , It would be very helpful. Great video. Thanks
Thanks for doing this video. Only 1 other thing I was curious about. UPS mode. I have 2 AC200 Max and they don't have it. I just have to leave the adapter plugged in all the time with the loud fan...
Really interesting comparison! Great video!🎉 Actually Anker have best USB charging set... 2 FAST USB-A + 3 USB-C, Delta have 2 old slow USB-A... NO ONE NEED IT ANYMORE... And you missed Jackery 2000 Plus for comparison.... That Jackery have 3000watts inverter... And 30 amp outlet... It will easily win every station you have... Easily 😊 Meybe you can make another competition without Bluetti and with Jackery 2000 plus. Thank you and good luck! 🎁👍🎉
Just when I have my mind set on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, I see videos about a comparable Anker model. So, I was seesawing between the two. I think I'm convinced that for my needs, the EcoFlow works best. Your video solidified my purchasing choice. Now I just have to wait for black Friday to pull the trigger. Also, the weight is a big factor. I'd give 2 points for the lightest one. You'll going to have to lift it at some point and carry it some distance. I like that the EcoFlow weighs less.
I'm watching these videos because I had a horrible experience with EcoFlow's customer service and need a unit ASAP. The unit smoked and burned the cables and they refused to replace it.
We were also deciding between the two but I chose the Anker based on the sturdiness of the solar panels that I bought with the Anker unit. I just really did not like how the solar panels for the EcoFlow were set up.
@robmags5781 Thinking about canceling my order for the Eco Pro 2 Max and going with the 767 now for this reason. How are you liking it so far? I like the fact that it has a handle and wheels and I heard it comes with longer cables than the Eco Pro (400w panel for either I go with) I'm really on the fence. Please halp!
Could you maybe also add about when these units are not in use that they want you to keep them at a certain discharge rate? And the reason for this? Thank you
Great job Matt! The EcoFlow offers a 30A plug on the EcoFlow Delta Pro, the next model up in the model line up. I really like my Delta 1 Max, and will eventually upgrade to add the Delta 2 Max as well.
One thing to keep in mind is if you can help it avoid using wireless charging it is extremely inefficient and if you're trying to save power just grab a wire wireless charging loses a lot of energy to heat
How could you not see the Bluetti's 30 Amp Aviation plug as a HUGE Bonus?? With the proper connector hooked to a small fuse block you can power MANY items inside your Camper, trailer, or Van !!
Agree, way better than having an extra cigarette plug. Some diesel heaters need slightly more than 10amps which is the max for the cigarette heater. Also, 30 amps could also power many air pumps to pump up tires without have to plug directly to car battery and keep engine on.
The 30 Amp connection is sweet, but I REALLY like the lock-in connection of the Aviation style plug ! For my personal use about 15Amp would be sufficient. JMO@@davidcarrico3385
Remember, it's just a 30 amp SOCKET -- a 2000 watt inverter can only put out 2000/110 or 18 amps max continuous. You can buy a $9 adapter that will convert a standard 20A output socket to a 30A female.
It's NOT the AMPS supplied by the Aviation plug that I needed. In my Off Road Bug -Out adventures I need a plug / socket that's NOT going to come apart. I HATE Cigarette plugs just because of that . @@isisdave
@@isisdave just to clarify, the 30 amp DC outlet will draw a max of 266 watts. (30A * 13.3V) this lets you run a high amp Direct Current load for at least 7 hours. Big plus in my opinion.
Matt, would you take the Anker one only with you when you use your camper because of the 30A connector or would you also take the Ecoflow one to power the Wave 2 you have? I have always liked the Ecoflow products since they came out personally. Thanks
Personlly I think the Anker should get a point for USB ports as well, because of the 3 x 100W ports you can charge 2 laptops and a phone off those and then 2 other lower power USB powered devices, and really you can hook up any more low powered devices with a 12V to USB power hub. And the 12V 30A port on the Bluetti is for hooking up to the 12V system of your van / RV so you can hook up everything to the ports in your RV or Van, including USB ports and stuff like that, and with 12V 30A you can hook up a 12V fridge, a 12 V freezer and a 12V heater and still have the cigarette lighter port open for either like a full fat 12V device or a lot of smaller 12V devices.
if i wanted one of these units to power a few appliances during a storm/power out and wanted at least 8-12 hours of run time total... i dunno which to select! i was lookin at the ANKER POWERHOUSE 767 and the ECOFLOW DELTA PRO but cant decide which!
Awesome review and comparison! Would you buy the ecoflo delta max , or Ef Ecoflow portable Power Station Delta 2 with smart extra battery?(I figure it might lighter and if need more power I can stack them). Is there difference in power output?
So for starts the reason why Eco flow puts 12 volt on the front is because of the simple fact you're probably going to be plugging in and out things that are pretty simple like your cell phone and stuff like that your electrical cord you don't want to be tripping over so you put them in the back to kind of get them away from your walking area or your living area
I have the bluetti AC 200 Max with two b 230 batteries for a couple of years now. Works pretty well with a couple of problems. Problem number one the Bluetooth only works part of the time. I have to reboot the entire system to get it to work again and then it fails after a few hours. Second problem is that I can no longer turn on AC output through the touch screen. Clicking AC on does nothing on the touch screen. I can only turn it on through Bluetooth which comes and goes like I said, only works part of the time. If Bluetooth fails the system will be dead in the water. I contacted customer service and their recommendation was to ship it back to them and they would " take a look ". As long ago disposed of my boxes and have no packaging in which to ship the unit back so I'm living with the issues for now.
Question? This question may seem simple: but how do you get the power from the solar panel to the Eco flow box. Does the box have to go outside with the solar panel? Sorry I'm 76 yes old and have trouble with tech things.
Man, I really like the Anker, but if I get the ecoflow wave 2 air/heater ,the delta would make more sense. If I get the wave and battery that attaches to the unit, maybe it won't matter which unit I get. Question, low temp built in? Have you had the wave 2 with the attachable battery on bottom last 7 hours?
Please also test with washers & dryers! Had power out for week in recently hurricane. Got by with small portable . Alternated on refrigerator and freeze , ran 1 occulting fan , and lift on lift/recliner. But need I really needed one big enough to run water well; and either washer or dryer. How large do I need. REAL LIFE makes more information necessary. Later I used borrowed small gas generator to power fridge & freezer & to recharge portable ) if I buy gas/propane generator , is there a size best? ) Small solar panel never unpacked. Lots of overcast.
yes could you tell me which unit or if there is a unit that if plugged into a wall charging. can it be used at the same time to power a sump pump while charging. and if the power goes out will the unit will automatically power the sump pump.
Would you do the ecoflow over the Bluetti AC180? trying to figure out what to go with and the video 10 months ago you said go with the AC180. between the two which would be better ?
Obviously I'm looking to get one and I was told by a couple people the most important thing is "Pass through charging" so while we're using it, the solar can still keep it refreshed. I believe the ecoflow does not have passed through. I think the Bluetti does, but I'm not sure about the Anker ? by the way you should have give the Anker an extra point for those USB ports everything uses C nowadays and that one had more lol
A question if I may. If any of these has an inverter or any other fault do the shut down totally? I was told that was the case with the eco-max. Thank you
I have an older Eco flow. I think it’s 1200. I’m not sure and I’ve never had any problems with it, but I’m warning another one and with the points that you give these choose blue Eddie because the points that they got it on all the things that are important to me and right now that unit is #1099.00, regularly $2000.00 so I just punched the button to order it. Thank you for your review of those units.
I have a question that wasn't awensered, can you charge the extra batteries without the base unit? I saw in the other comments the Bluetti can, what about the others? This is important to me as my power gets shut off because of flooding and not the houses on the next block. Could take the exter battery & get it charged while stilling running my frig off the base unit.
Saw the Anker rep yesterday and he said said theirs could, because with the extra battery added, the power pulled from the extra expanded one first, and when that was empty only then pulled from the main unit which allowed you to then recharge the extra expanded unit whilst your power supply was pulling off the main unit.
Important note - I made an error in the dual charging. It's the EcoFlow that can dual charge solar and AC at 2400w, not the Anker. That's another point for EF and one taken away from Anker.
That’s great! Though, even if it didn’t, I would still choose Ecoflow because it can charge faster on solar.
Also, Anker reports 2300 W not 2400 in Europe
I was just about to comment on that.😂
Thank you for pointing out the error in the video. It's great to see that the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max has the ability to dual charge both solar and AC at 2400W. That definitely gives it an advantage over Anker SOLIX F2000. For outdoor enthusiasts like us, the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series seems like a promising option with its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology. It's definitely worth considering for our outdoor adventures and home backup power needs.
Thanks for pointing out the correction and sharing your thoughts! It's great to see the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max performing well in the video shootout. Speaking of power stations, have you checked out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It offers massive capacity, super-fast recharging, versatile sockets, and comprehensive protections. It could be a fantastic option for outdoor enthusiasts like us!
The Delta 2 Max can charge from both AC and Solar at the same time. If maxed out on both, it can charge from 0% to 80% in 43 minutes using both according to their website.
Yeah I actually botched that and said the Anker can do that when it can't and the EcoFlow can.
What I wanted to know, thanks! A very important feature.
So, Anker can’t dual charge?
Now you can even alternator charge the ecoflow.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures True, thats one of the main reasons I Bought 2 EcoFlow Delta 2 Max units as you can prioritize solar vs Ac or vice versa, it makes sense to prioritize Solar which is great, love my 2 Delta 2 Max units, they run my entire house! thanks for sharing this video and thanks Gary for clarifying charging on both AC and Solar at same time.
@8:00 The Bluetti 30amp port will run everything you have that's DC powered: 12v fridge, diesel heater, lights, heated blankets, all at the same time!! Huge benefit to the high output ports. (it's like having 4 or 5 12v cig plugs, 1 for each device)
Yes but that requires a lot of wiring. Lol
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I have mine wired right to power my dc fuse box.. haha single connection and has made it pretty damn convenient to be honest!
For how long? Let’s say window A/C…how many hours can I get just using the solar generator?
@@williamzee7748 you need to figure out the watt usage. AC will vary from 300-3000+watts.
If u run a 2000 watt AC and you have a 2000 watt hour battery you can run your AC for 1 hour.
I have a 500w portable AC from Rogue RV so I can get 4 hours at max cooling on a 2000 watt hour battery,
However for my small rtt it doesn't need to run full blast for more then a few minutes at time so it's hard to calculate for much it uses without an app and with solar panels and other electronics running
But id make a random guess. Like 700 watt hours to run the thing for 10 hours in high 80's. And another 1100 to run it for 5 hours in the high 90's.
In the middle of summer if there are no clouds my 400 watt solar panel charges 1500-2000 watt hours per day but that depends heavily on the location you at.
Great review. We love our Bluetti AC200 (1700w) that we bought a second AC200MAX. For the main reason of expandability to 8192 watt. The second reason was the 30amp aviation plug under the 12DC power plug. Which can easly be wired up to a main panel to run up 30 amps. For example we keep our Bluetti in our back seat of our pick-up. We will be wiring up power back to our GFC for USB and 12DC plug for the diesel heater.
The Bluetti also dominates in efficiency with min power loss and the Ecoflow coming in second. The Anker is the worst. So for us the Bluetti is the winner for our applications. 😊
Mark (& Teresa)
Hampstead Maryland
• Purpose Built Adventure Rig •
Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919
Sounds like a sweet setup!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures 🙂
Wheels and a handle for the Anker is definitely a plus for job sites and travel.
Very comprehensive! I was smiling when you came up with the term "pretend power" LOL I bought a small Bluetti 2 years ago and first power outage, it kept my fridge food good and of course phones charged, and a few lights for a couple days used conservatively. much better than candles and flashlights alone. We have become power hungry people with all of our gadgets, I think what I really want is training on totally being off grid, because in TRUE emergency, these won't matter much... for example if the sun is blacked out.
Hey Matt, So we have been racking our brains (my wife and I) on all the reviews and videos on all these power stations. We finally purchased a unit today while they all have major discounts. Your video was the last one we watched cause I couldn't watch anymore. So our use is going to be for our RV trailer. We went with the Anker F2000, reason being it has the large 30 amp plug but also another reason was for the easy set up on the solar panels on the Anker brand. The set up for the panels on the EcoFlow were just not a good sturdy stand. Thanks for the reviews. Look forward to watching more of your videos. Rob.
Thanks! I'm leaning towards the Anker, too..... for the same reasons.
Very helpful = about stablilty of the stands. We also would like boondog with the RV - so ANKER gets a thumbs up here to as I start investigating
Thanks a ton for the review, total gave me an clear over view of the option and a great understanding of the product and how they work!! ❤
Very good rundown of all three. Very helpful. Thanks!
I got the Anker mainly due to form-factor. I didn't want to have to keep lifting something heavy. It turns out, it's really nice. with the GaN technology, it's super quiet compared to others too. Plus, I got it at .53 cents per watt hour!
Thanks for breaking it down. You spent a long time researching each unit along with personal use.
For me I like the Anker unit; price, power expansion, and 30 amp plug for my RV trailer.
If anyone is on the fence about expansion, the Bluetti expansion batteries can be charged separately and also power devices separately. They are essentially they're own power stations with expansion connectivity to the Bluetti units.
If ecoflow had their shit together and did this I wouldn't even be shopping right now. I want a portable base unit with the ability to add more power so I could use it as a compact camping setup and emergency home power supply. I think it's asinine that they don't at least allow charging separate from the unit with some basic accessibility like a USB port and a 110 outlet or something
@@NoZenith agree 100% they're innovating with A/C units and fridges that make ice but can't add a few outlets and a way to charge?
@@NoZenith4:21
@@djbricky6918what?
But they are not “essentially “ their own power stations. The differences in these power stations lies in the station part, not the pure power. It’s great that they have some autonomy over other expansion batteries.
Thanks for the video. We had just acquired the Eco Flow delta max 2. Just starting to use it.
I have a Delta 2 - really impressed with EcoFlow - my Delta 2 has been flawless.
This was very informative and now I’m more set on the Ecoflow. Thank you very much!!!!
I have two of them. You won't go wrong with it.
im very HAPPY with my ecoflow Delta Pro 3 its a beast!
I’m researching for a home backup system. Thanks for posting
Thank you for the informative review. It helped me decide what to buy.
I think this was well thought out and presented, Matt. One factor to consider is customer service. It would be interesting to see how well these companies provide CS.
Jackery and Anker have been excellent in answering my questions. I haven't reached out to Bluetti. Ecoflow does not have good support at all. They will just keep kicking problems down the road and never getting back with you if you have an issue.
That was a great review. I went with Bluetti. I prefer to have all controls on the front of the unit and I did not want wheels on the bottom of the unit. Plus I like the fact that there are covers over each port so it doesn't get dirt inside
Just had my first opportunity to use my Bluetti 200Max to run the frig and charge phone, lap tops w/ charge cubes and LED floor lamps. Only had a 4 hour grid power outage and got to 80% battery usage. Happy with the results. My smaller Bluetti ran my CPAP on 12VDC adapter for the 4 hours also and got down to 50%. Plan to add a main panel change over with certain house circuits to provide direct power to kitchen and a bedroom to conserve heat and power uses. Also, Bluetti has a rewards program that you can redeem for camp gear, multi meter and other fun items. For longer term outages I plan to add at least one B200 battery unit. Have the solar panels for 750W of charge. =D=
Glad I picked up my Ecoflow Delta 2 Max for less than $1,500 during amazon prime day sale.
@@DidIDoThaat one year later it went for $999 this year on the last prime day
DO NOT USE A STANDARD COMPUTER CHORD. I grabbed one and the wire gauge must have been 18 or 16ga. The Anker was on max charge. It burned the chord, melted the jacked and arced when I pulled it out. The one that it comes with it is 12ga. 1440w is no joke.
Yep, same reason I refuse to mix computer power cords for any reason. A few years ago I had a similar incident occur with just two PCs - the one cord came with a 300W PSU and another came with a 700W PSU and unfortunately the cord from the 300 was just not built to handle the current. "Why not they look the same" and boom melted cables when using the 300W cord with the 700W PSU. Ever since then I swore to never mix the PC power cables, even though a lot of people do it.
A notable feature of a majority of the EF products (DMax D2, D2Max), is the charging capability when coupled (via their std cable) with their Duel Fuel (gas or propane) Smart Generator.
DC charging at that (and AC)
Fun video, it's great to hear someone else's thoughts on how these compare! Thanks for breaking it down between these three units. I'm planning to do something similar on my channel, maybe once Bluetti comes out with a new model that's updated like the Anker and Ecoflow (those are much newer options)
Hi Matt, wow, great video. Three great power stations. Thank you for sharing this content! 😊🚙
Just wanted to thank you for this, really helpful
You can power an rv with a 120 adapter on the Ecoflo. The Ecoflo can power a microwave, ac, and other high amp items, but not that long. Heaters are the power hog kings! Great video!
Watched your channel for the first time, really enjoyed it and very well done. I'm an EcoFlow fan too. Have 2 Delta max 2000 that I did a discharge test using a 30 amp plug adapter to connect it to my Class B RV. As my knowledge of these power banks increase so does my confidence in myself and these units. Anyway, by using the 30 amp adapter I was able to run my A/C 13,500 BTU Coleman Mach II for well over an hour. The trick was to slowly start the unit by using low fan, than high fan, than low cool, and finally at high cool without using a soft start device. The trick was to keep the amperage below 15 amps, these was done with the lights out while still using my 6 cu. ft fridge. Amps surged to 12 amps and settle down to between 6 and 8 amps. Also tested the barrel ports on my first gen river pro which are 5521 ports by using an adapter with a female 12V cigarette plug to run my 45 qt 12V fridge / freezer and it gave me an extra 2 hours of run time . FYI I went ahead and subscribed, hope I can learn from you. Thank you for sharing your information.
Very nice review! Called out pros & cons, so each can decide for themself.
Good stuff, thanks for the reviews. We love our Anker 767 and will be using it to power a camper in the future. Although, I do wish it had an alternate 12v output like the others. Goal Zero has a 12V/30A output with a HPP connector (reoriented anderson I think) which seems amazing to keep it from popping out like the cigarette plugs.
The Ecoflow has it right in terms of outlet positioning. USB in front where you're more likely to be swapping things in and out, the 110 outlets on the back where you plug in once and forget about them, also with them in the back all the 110 cords are out of the way, making less a mess of cords/wires in front.
Except for when you connect the expansion battery, you now have 3 of the 4 sides with connections coming out.
The problem is that you cannot put it flat up against the wall. Each time you have to peek around to the front to see the screen especially if you are in a tight space like I have
@@James-ke5sx Why wouldn''t you just use the app. You can monitor your stats and adjust your setting. I never use the front screen.
@@larryallin7404 I keep the power bank for emergencies. I don't want to use the app because that is going drain power from my phone which will have to be charged from my power bank. During any emergency I would rather keep the phone shut off and only use it sparingly.
Great video. Two points. I like that the EcoFlow D2 Max AC ports are on the back. The AC cords are then behind the unit, instead of sitting on the floor in front of the unit to get stepped on. Unfortunately, EcoFlow moved them to the front on the Delta Pro after reviewers complained.
And the current prices are EcoFlow $1200, Bluetti $1300, Anker $1300, but seems to be sold out. So, typically 60 cents/Wh. The EcoFlow Delta Pro ($2100/3600Wh) is also around 60 cents/Wh.
Big change.
Thank you for the comparison! I often find myself researching just one compay and not realizing all the options! Thank God for a free market society where the customer wins!
I’m very happy I bought the EcoFlow
Just an FYI that the additional 25/30 amp 12v output port on the Bluetti allows you to connect the Bluetti directly to a 12v fuse panel. Very useful. Requires an additional aviator cable/connector not in the box.
That’s the big flaw with this review. He discounts connectors that he is unfamiliar with or doesn’t personally use. Like giving ecoflow the win for outlets even though it has neither 30 AC or DC output. If you’re gonna connect it to a transfer switch during a power outage you definitely want the 30amp AC plug and if RVing you want those DC connections to avoid efficiency losses through the inverter.
Those wheels are real bonus points for me.
You did a super job reviewing these solar panels... just what I needed. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Should I get two 1000wh power stations for cheaper or one 2000wh for slightly more?
Love the vid, bit would have love to see a chart at the end.
Thanks. Would any of these work with a diesel heater that needs ~90 watts at startup, preferably dc, not using an inverter ac to dc?
Thanks for making this video. Really appreciated you
Glad it was helpful!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventuresany discount code for this one? 😬😁
Eco flow not having a 30a RV plug should get a point taken off, not added because it has more 20a outlets
Matt, one key feature for the Anker is how quiet it can run with daily use. Both of the other units have loud fans.
The Delta 2 Max is quiet. EcoFlow has corrected the noise level of the fans with their recent products. Just spent 2.5 days using the D2Max in a 5x9 squaredrop camper, with it roughly 2ft from my head while sleeping, and it had no noise.
@retnav92 thank you! I've been looking for this kind of commentary. People are saying it's so much quieter but nobody's staying any kind of decibel level or anything. I really interested in the ecoflow as a power station for a small cargo trailer conversion camper! I'm going to have minimal solar so the quick charging on AC is important to me and another guy did a great video on a 12 to 24 volt module you can hook up to your car's battery as long as your alternator is strong enough and charge it up in a couple hours at idle if it gets necessary so you don't have to carry a generator with you! I'm curious what you were set up to recharge it is in your camper?
@@NoZenith This was my first actual use of the Delta2Max. I've been running a Delta2, which is a great little unit, but I would usually top it off with a generator on the 2nd day once it got down to around 25% "juice" remaining. Still plenty of "juice" left in it, but I like to keep it charged higher. Bought the D2Max, and it's a world of difference. I use my EF units to run a BougeRv 12v 48qt fridge/freezer unit, and a Keurig coffee maker. The biggest drain on units is heating water via the AC receptacle. Anyway, ran the fridge/freezer (pre-cooled at home, and plugged into 12v truck receptacle enroute to camp) from around 7pm Friday night in camp, until about 11am Sunday. Made 5-6 cups of coffee with the Keurig over the course of our stay. When we left Sunday, the D2Max was still around 46% remaining capacity, which is still a lot. As I mentioned, it was very quiet being just 2ft from me on a rear shelf in the rear of my 5x9 Hiker Trailer, and I didn't have to run the generator to top off the D2Max. I carry a WEN 56235i (2350w) inverter generator with me for recharging duties when camping. Great little unit (imo), and quiet. I run it in Eco mode to extend fuel consumption. I also run the 12v fridge/freezer in Eco mode.
@@retnav92 , glad the fan noise has improved. The anker is quieter also because it uses GaN transistors - these are more efficient, so less heat. Eventually others will use them and Ankers price will come down.
Thinking about one or the other Anker 767 vs the Eco Pro 2 and one thing besides the wheels is that with the 400w panel is the Anker more foldable? I've ordered the Eco Pro 2 Max but kind of second guessing myself to cancel and go with the Anker because it's also got more longer hookup cables for the solar panel (I got the 400w one)... does the Eco Pro 2 not come with a longer cable?
Ok, so I'm a little late on seeing this (lol). Great review - exactly what I was looking for. Two things: 1) I'm pretty sure the Ecoflow can output and charge from solar at the same time, can the other two also? 2) If they cost the same, cool, but it would have been nice to include the price for the solar panels and ease of setup for each product. Thanks.
Can all or any of the units you reviewed, UPS capable?
Great video been looking at these 3 but for me I think I'm going with the anker I can get it with a 500 watt solar panel for under 2000$ but even without the panel I like the handle and wheels in case my wife and kids need to move it without me there in a emergency or power outage. Also not a major factor for camping but when there is a Power outage the anker has the best built in light.
i have heard the super fast charging is worse for the battery long term...any truth to that?
also if so, can the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max charge with a slower speed, or is it always set to max speed charging?
Great job on the review. Exactly what I was looking for (all the exact three compared in the same video)
Anker it is for me 👍🏾
I like your Honest review ‼️‼️
Good video thank you! Biggest thing I can't stand about our Eco flow is you have to turn it around to access different plugs! That can be a pain in the ass in an RV! Otherwise I am very happy with it!
agreed
Matt lookin' like he's 20-something in that beanie outfit when he's rolling that Anker in his garage🤘For that Bluetti 30A aviator plug output, I wire that to a fuse block which then powers all of my camping related exterior lighting (4 Baja Design rock lights up on the roof rack, awning light, roof rack mounted shower/privacy stall light, rooftop tent lights), my fridge and a 6-port USB charging hub up in the RTT.
LiFePO4 for the win! :) Great video!
Greetings Ozark, You held up a spread sheet with your score list. Can you post the doc for future and shopping reference? This video is a year old (Nov2024) so if you can update it if necessary , It would be very helpful. Great video. Thanks
Very good review. THANKS!!!
Thanks for doing this video. Only 1 other thing I was curious about. UPS mode. I have 2 AC200 Max and they don't have it. I just have to leave the adapter plugged in all the time with the loud fan...
Ac 200 max has a rv cable so you plug into the camper van fuse board and run the camper van from the inside, got to be worth a mention
What cable are you talking about? The 30amp plug?
Really interesting comparison! Great video!🎉 Actually Anker have best USB charging set... 2 FAST USB-A + 3 USB-C, Delta have 2 old slow USB-A... NO ONE NEED IT ANYMORE... And you missed Jackery 2000 Plus for comparison.... That Jackery have 3000watts inverter... And 30 amp outlet... It will easily win every station you have... Easily 😊 Meybe you can make another competition without Bluetti and with Jackery 2000 plus. Thank you and good luck! 🎁👍🎉
THANK YOU 🙂
Right now today 1/19/2025 sale on that eco flow $1099. Real tempted for my first one.
Just when I have my mind set on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, I see videos about a comparable Anker model. So, I was seesawing between the two. I think I'm convinced that for my needs, the EcoFlow works best. Your video solidified my purchasing choice. Now I just have to wait for black Friday to pull the trigger. Also, the weight is a big factor. I'd give 2 points for the lightest one. You'll going to have to lift it at some point and carry it some distance. I like that the EcoFlow weighs less.
I'm watching these videos because I had a horrible experience with EcoFlow's customer service and need a unit ASAP. The unit smoked and burned the cables and they refused to replace it.
We were also deciding between the two but I chose the Anker based on the sturdiness of the solar panels that I bought with the Anker unit. I just really did not like how the solar panels for the EcoFlow were set up.
@robmags5781
Thinking about canceling my order for the Eco Pro 2 Max and going with the 767 now for this reason. How are you liking it so far? I like the fact that it has a handle and wheels and I heard it comes with longer cables than the Eco Pro (400w panel for either I go with) I'm really on the fence. Please halp!
Could you maybe also add about when these units are not in use that they want you to keep them at a certain discharge rate? And the reason for this? Thank you
All things equal, give me the Anker, it has wheels, and on a 65 plus pounds we need that.
Also REI has the Ecoflow Delta Max, (1st gen) for $999 until 9-4-23. Makes it $0.49 per watt hour.
Great job Matt!
The EcoFlow offers a 30A plug on the EcoFlow Delta Pro, the next model up in the model line up.
I really like my Delta 1 Max, and will eventually upgrade to add the Delta 2 Max as well.
One thing to keep in mind is if you can help it avoid using wireless charging it is extremely inefficient and if you're trying to save power just grab a wire wireless charging loses a lot of energy to heat
Do you know if it's safe practice to charge these via a high quality inverter while driving?
Yes that's totally fine.
I wonder why it isn't more common and isn't mentioned in the manuals.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures
I just bought the Anker. It's on sale today for around 30%.
How could you not see the Bluetti's 30 Amp Aviation plug as a HUGE Bonus?? With the proper connector hooked to a small fuse block you can power MANY items inside your Camper, trailer, or Van !!
Agree, way better than having an extra cigarette plug. Some diesel heaters need slightly more than 10amps which is the max for the cigarette heater. Also, 30 amps could also power many air pumps to pump up tires without have to plug directly to car battery and keep engine on.
The 30 Amp connection is sweet, but I REALLY like the lock-in connection of the Aviation style plug ! For my personal use about 15Amp would be sufficient. JMO@@davidcarrico3385
Remember, it's just a 30 amp SOCKET -- a 2000 watt inverter can only put out 2000/110 or 18 amps max continuous. You can buy a $9 adapter that will convert a standard 20A output socket to a 30A female.
It's NOT the AMPS supplied by the Aviation plug that I needed. In my Off Road Bug -Out adventures I need a plug / socket that's NOT going to come apart. I HATE Cigarette plugs just because of that . @@isisdave
@@isisdave just to clarify, the 30 amp DC outlet will draw a max of 266 watts. (30A * 13.3V) this lets you run a high amp Direct Current load for at least 7 hours. Big plus in my opinion.
Well done Matt 👍👍
Was just thinking the eco flow used doesn’t have the 30amp RV port while others do.
excellent. thank you
Matt, would you take the Anker one only with you when you use your camper because of the 30A connector or would you also take the Ecoflow one to power the Wave 2 you have? I have always liked the Ecoflow products since they came out personally. Thanks
My camper can also be plugged into a standard 110 outlet so I'd probably take the ecoflow for the Wave2
The delta 2 max can charge via dual 500w solar controllers, AC, and with the new 800w alternator charger for a total of 3200w in.
Amazing how price has come down since this review. Picked up the Anker F2000 for $999...$.42/WH on Black Friday!
Personlly I think the Anker should get a point for USB ports as well, because of the 3 x 100W ports you can charge 2 laptops and a phone off those and then 2 other lower power USB powered devices, and really you can hook up any more low powered devices with a 12V to USB power hub. And the 12V 30A port on the Bluetti is for hooking up to the 12V system of your van / RV so you can hook up everything to the ports in your RV or Van, including USB ports and stuff like that, and with 12V 30A you can hook up a 12V fridge, a 12 V freezer and a 12V heater and still have the cigarette lighter port open for either like a full fat 12V device or a lot of smaller 12V devices.
Thanks Matt..
What is the noise on these units? Which is the quietest?
How much heat do they give off
if i wanted one of these units to power a few appliances during a storm/power out and wanted at least 8-12 hours of run time total... i dunno which to select! i was lookin at the ANKER POWERHOUSE 767 and the ECOFLOW DELTA PRO but cant decide which!
Depends on what appliances and for how long. Watch my video that comes out tonight
Awesome review and comparison! Would you buy the ecoflo delta max , or Ef Ecoflow portable Power Station Delta 2 with smart extra battery?(I figure it might lighter and if need more power I can stack them). Is there difference in power output?
So for starts the reason why Eco flow puts 12 volt on the front is because of the simple fact you're probably going to be plugging in and out things that are pretty simple like your cell phone and stuff like that your electrical cord you don't want to be tripping over so you put them in the back to kind of get them away from your walking area or your living area
great review I have a RV so will probably get the bluetti
If I use a dog bone adapter, at a campsite. Can I charge my power station using campsite power?
I have the bluetti AC 200 Max with two b 230 batteries for a couple of years now. Works pretty well with a couple of problems. Problem number one the Bluetooth only works part of the time. I have to reboot the entire system to get it to work again and then it fails after a few hours. Second problem is that I can no longer turn on AC output through the touch screen. Clicking AC on does nothing on the touch screen. I can only turn it on through Bluetooth which comes and goes like I said, only works part of the time. If Bluetooth fails the system will be dead in the water. I contacted customer service and their recommendation was to ship it back to them and they would " take a look ". As long ago disposed of my boxes and have no packaging in which to ship the unit back so I'm living with the issues for now.
Favourite line: they went bunkers!!! 😂
Question? This question may seem simple: but how do you get the power from the solar panel to the Eco flow box. Does the box have to go outside with the solar panel? Sorry I'm 76 yes old and have trouble with tech things.
The solar panels typically have pretty long cords.
You didn’t cover that the Anker can be charged with a cigarette port from your car. How long does charging take that’s method?
They all can. It’s only 90 watts so it’s very slow.
Man, I really like the Anker, but if I get the ecoflow wave 2 air/heater ,the delta would make more sense. If I get the wave and battery that attaches to the unit, maybe it won't matter which unit I get. Question, low temp built in? Have you had the wave 2 with the attachable battery on bottom last 7 hours?
Please also test with washers & dryers! Had power out for week in recently hurricane. Got by with small portable . Alternated on refrigerator and freeze , ran 1 occulting fan , and lift on lift/recliner.
But need I really needed one big enough to run water well; and either washer or dryer. How large do I need. REAL LIFE makes more information necessary.
Later I used borrowed small gas generator to power fridge & freezer & to recharge portable ) if I buy gas/propane generator , is there a size best? ) Small solar panel never unpacked. Lots of overcast.
None of them will run a dryer. The plug design doesn't work.
Excellent comparison video. Very helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
yes could you tell me which unit or if there is a unit that if plugged into a wall charging. can it be used at the same time to power a sump pump while charging. and if the power goes out will the unit will automatically power the sump pump.
They all can
Would you do the ecoflow over the Bluetti AC180? trying to figure out what to go with and the video 10 months ago you said go with the AC180. between the two which would be better ?
What’s the difference between watt hours and amp hours?
Watt hours is Amps x Volts. So a 50ah battery is 640 watt hours (50amps x 12.8 volts = 640 watts)
Obviously I'm looking to get one and I was told by a couple people the most important thing is "Pass through charging" so while we're using it, the solar can still keep it refreshed.
I believe the ecoflow does not have passed through. I think the Bluetti does, but I'm not sure about the Anker ?
by the way you should have give the Anker an extra point for those USB ports everything uses C nowadays and that one had more lol
They all have pass through.
A question if I may. If any of these has an inverter or any other fault do the shut down totally? I was told that was the case with the eco-max. Thank you
Fast charge = life reduction of the power bank? If used often?
I have an older Eco flow. I think it’s 1200. I’m not sure and I’ve never had any problems with it, but I’m warning another one and with the points that you give these choose blue Eddie because the points that they got it on all the things that are important to me and right now that unit is #1099.00, regularly $2000.00 so I just punched the button to order it. Thank you for your review of those units.
What about charging from a gas generator’s 240v output?
I have a question that wasn't awensered, can you charge the extra batteries without the base unit? I saw in the other comments the Bluetti can, what about the others? This is important to me as my power gets shut off because of flooding and not the houses on the next block. Could take the exter battery & get it charged while stilling running my frig off the base unit.
Saw the Anker rep yesterday and he said said theirs could, because with the extra battery added, the power pulled from the extra expanded one first, and when that was empty only then pulled from the main unit which allowed you to then recharge the extra expanded unit whilst your power supply was pulling off the main unit.
Hi, what about 240v option.😊
Just great content