A good overview with practical real use demonstrations. It is interesting that you chose the Bluetti AC2A, as it is not comparable in battery size to the Eco Flow River 2 and Anker units. A better comparison would have been the Bluetti EB3A with it's 268 WH LFP battery that is only a few dollars more (when on sale). Of course it has a 600 watt inverter and will make a cup of coffee (in power lift mode) and also run a 19 CF Samsung high efficiency refrigerator for 6 hours, which neither the Anker or Eco Flow are capable of doing. For solar charging, it would have been a more fair comparison if the Bluetti and Eco Flow were charged with their respective solar panels as those panels outputs are more optimized with the solar input limits of the units. I have an AC2A and it will charge close to 165 watts using their PV200 panel. Anker has a couple of new LFP power stations coming out soon that look to be really good in the same 300 watt range so maybe if you ever do a comparison again, you could replace the old Anker with one of the new ones. Thanks!
Excellent review. I would recommend using a Kill-A-Watt, or similar, device to measure actual power draw rather than relying on the built-in displays. The display values from the Anker don't seen to match actual performance. Ditto that suggestion for USB power flows.
While I own both Ecoflow and Bluetti power stations, I lean towards Bluetti for my solar generators. I would recommend the Bluetti AC180 for a good starter sogen which is IMHO a good value for the money.
Thanks for the in depth review. I would have loved to see how the Anker Solid C300AC stacks up against these units as it's a new variant with all the app connectivity.
I'm absolutely blown away at the difference. I was expecting Bluetti to win the contest. 👀 I'm still looking for the perfect generator I can use like a battery for my 7.6ktl solar array. 🙂
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@@BryanMiraflor I had a pro burn up while running a refrigerator. 1/10 of its capacity. My whole house smelled like burning plastic for days and all the food in my refrigerator was ruined. They outsource their customer service to India and it was nearly impossible to get anyone that could even speak English until I filed a complaint with my state’s attorney general. I ended up getting 50% of the purchase price refunded after them sending me another broken unit. Complete disaster. Stay away from this made in China trash.
@@wanmohamadiqbal8098 I had a eco flow pro that burned up running a refrigerator, which is like 10% of its capacity. I called and they send me a replacement, which was also broken. They clearly outsource to a country that doesn’t speak English well, India orPhilippines, which isn’t fun. It took me 6 months to get a 50% refund. Would not recommend. Terrible experience, terrible customer service, terrible product.
A good overview with practical real use demonstrations. It is interesting that you chose the Bluetti AC2A, as it is not comparable in battery size to the Eco Flow River 2 and Anker units. A better comparison would have been the Bluetti EB3A with it's 268 WH LFP battery that is only a few dollars more (when on sale). Of course it has a 600 watt inverter and will make a cup of coffee (in power lift mode) and also run a 19 CF Samsung high efficiency refrigerator for 6 hours, which neither the Anker or Eco Flow are capable of doing. For solar charging, it would have been a more fair comparison if the Bluetti and Eco Flow were charged with their respective solar panels as those panels outputs are more optimized with the solar input limits of the units. I have an AC2A and it will charge close to 165 watts using their PV200 panel. Anker has a couple of new LFP power stations coming out soon that look to be really good in the same 300 watt range so maybe if you ever do a comparison again, you could replace the old Anker with one of the new ones. Thanks!
Excellent review. I would recommend using a Kill-A-Watt, or similar, device to measure actual power draw rather than relying on the built-in displays. The display values from the Anker don't seen to match actual performance. Ditto that suggestion for USB power flows.
what a comprehensive review! thanks for all your work and input
You're so welcome!
Correction: the Ecoflow River 2 can also be charged via USB-C (not just Anker 22:02)
While I own both Ecoflow and Bluetti power stations, I lean towards Bluetti for my solar generators.
I would recommend the Bluetti AC180 for a good starter sogen which is IMHO a good value for the money.
I have 3 and a AC180 is one of them.
Thanks for the in depth review. I would have loved to see how the Anker Solid C300AC stacks up against these units as it's a new variant with all the app connectivity.
I was able to fast charge my Anker solix 522 with the type C cable, and stock power cord, at the same time.
I use mine to run my nebulizer when out on my sxs in wv riding. It has allowed me to get back out there. Bluetti is my go to ,& love it.
This is wonderful news!
I'm absolutely blown away at the difference. I was expecting Bluetti to win the contest. 👀
I'm still looking for the perfect generator I can use like a battery for my 7.6ktl solar array. 🙂
The Bluetti had the smallest battery pack but was still very efficient.
Well done, thank you.
Thanks
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Stay away from anything signature solar. When something goes wrong, customer no service will fail you.
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Good 👍 stuff
Eco flow is complete garbage. If you ever need service, you’re going to spend months trying to figure it out, if they can handle it at all.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
oh wow, what issues did you have with EcoFlow like the model and the problem with it?
@@BryanMiraflor I had a pro burn up while running a refrigerator. 1/10 of its capacity. My whole house smelled like burning plastic for days and all the food in my refrigerator was ruined. They outsource their customer service to India and it was nearly impossible to get anyone that could even speak English until I filed a complaint with my state’s attorney general. I ended up getting 50% of the purchase price refunded after them sending me another broken unit. Complete disaster. Stay away from this made in China trash.
Elaborate further.
@@wanmohamadiqbal8098 I had a eco flow pro that burned up running a refrigerator, which is like 10% of its capacity. I called and they send me a replacement, which was also broken. They clearly outsource to a country that doesn’t speak English well, India orPhilippines, which isn’t fun. It took me 6 months to get a 50% refund. Would not recommend. Terrible experience, terrible customer service, terrible product.