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.
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.
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.
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
@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!
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!
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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=
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.
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
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?
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!
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 ($2100/3600Wh) is also around 60 cents/Wh. Big change.
Great job Matt! The EcoFlow offers a 30A plug on the EcoFlow Delta Pro, the next model up in the model line up. I really like my Delta 1 Max, and will eventually upgrade to add the Delta 2 Max as well.
One thing to keep in mind is if you can help it avoid using wireless charging it is extremely inefficient and if you're trying to save power just grab a wire wireless charging loses a lot of energy to heat
Matt lookin' like he's 20-something in that beanie outfit when he's rolling that Anker in his garage🤘For that Bluetti 30A aviator plug output, I wire that to a fuse block which then powers all of my camping related exterior lighting (4 Baja Design rock lights up on the roof rack, awning light, roof rack mounted shower/privacy stall light, rooftop tent lights), my fridge and a 6-port USB charging hub up in the RTT.
Thanks for doing this video. Only 1 other thing I was curious about. UPS mode. I have 2 AC200 Max and they don't have it. I just have to leave the adapter plugged in all the time with the loud fan...
Great video been looking at these 3 but for me I think I'm going with the anker I can get it with a 500 watt solar panel for under 2000$ 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.
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.
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.
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!
Nice rundown. I'm looking at this size for my minivan. I bought the bluetti ac180 about 6 months ago and discovered that I need more storage capacity than it can deliver. Unfortunately, this model has NO expansion capability. So now I'm in the market for either a larger unit or the same size PS in a different brand along with an expansion battery. Noobie mistake.
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.
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
I have been doing some intensive research on these and I have to say, EcoFlow may be fancy and have a lot going for it, but the customer support/warranty is garbage. My unit died after 6 weeks sitting idle after a full charge. Customer support has done nothing but tell me how sorry they are and are working to expedite my problem. I still have an Anker power pack from over 2 years ago that still holds its charge. I really wish there was a comparison with Jackery. They are another formidable brand that can go head to head. Also, as far as I have found only Jackery and Anker have shock/drop protection. Ecoflow is very delicate (per the instruction manual).
I'm a big fan of Anker products. product longevity is an important factor that usually is not addressed but could mean you spend tons of money stuck w a lemon. Thanks for your comments.
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
It may be a new thing, but according to the website, the Bluetti ac200 max can charge via ac and solar simultaneously as well A grand total of 1400 watts input.
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.
@@justinsmith4839 I just wish the power button (at least on their power stations) didn't have the light right in the center of it. It's not visible when you're turning it off when the screen is already off.
One thing I wish I would see covered more in reviews is if you can consume the power while solor charging simotanuously. I made a mistake purchasing one that you could not, which defeated the purpose for me due the sun and my hours needed occur at the same time. I have seen a review of the bluetti 200max displaying this capabillity but am curious about all the others as that would be a neccesity for me. Nice content though, Thanks!
Thanks, mine are the Zendure2000’s. They accept a lot of solar and charge fast, but not at the same time due using the same inverter. I should’ve done a little more research. Thanks
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! 🎁👍🎉
Love the channel. I wish you knew more about the Bluetti, but it's far more versatile than you are aware of, especially with optional 3x 12 outlets, and the 30a outlet is OP. The ecoflow has strong failures. Sadly, I know nothing about Anker.
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?
A very useful video to help me choose the right power station. I get your points system, but not having all the sockets on the front put me off the Ecoflow from the get go. Frankly, I can't be bothered to fiddle around the back/turn the unit round all the while. But thanks for the comparison - I like that
Great job Matt! How long do you think you can run AC of the EFlow? That would be a great video. Heat and AC videos. That’s where I care the most on Battery power.
I'm thinking the same thing. I've been shopping the Wave 2 since I'm trying to set up a cargo camper conversion for next summer and buying the dedicated battery doesn't make any sense since it only has one USB port and you have to have it locked onto the wave unit even charge it and it having the older battery chemistry so it's only good for a fraction of the time of a LiFePo battery... I'm here to compare other batteries like this Delta 2 Max and skip the dedicated battery
@@NoZenith sure thing! and you can calculate it yourself too. These hold about 2kWh. So if your heater uses 1kW, it would run for 2 hours. If it used 2kW, it would run for 1 hour. Basically divide the kWh capacity by the wattage of the device to get runtime in hours.
@JustEnjoyingLife73 that part of the math I can most certainly do! It's trying to figure out how many kilowatt hours and 8000 BTU media inverter air conditioner my parents have needs to run on medium throughout the night. Parents are old and Mom is in ill health not dealing well with hot and humid. There have been some great issues and she lives out in the country so just running one window unit to keep the address in the bedroom would be nice. Also running the refrigerator! Trying to educate myself and I appreciate when people are as helpful as you since I definitely don't come for an electrical background and as I'm doing my research it seems I keep mixing up the AC and DC and kilowatt hours and amperages versus voltage kind of equations 😅 it's just so very much information even though I understand most of the stuff I read, I just can't quite get the crossover to relate it to the bigger picture. Thanksgiving Day sale I purchased one Delta 2 max battery for myself, one for my parents and a smart generator to share since we only live about 30 Mi apart but we're on two completely separate grids, along with the waterproof covers for the Delta Max since they're the same footprint. Hoping I don't regret this haha. My parents and I have both been concerned about backup since the big ice storm a few years ago that both our houses lucked out end not being out of power for more than one day for a lot of people are out of power for up to nine days in 17° weather. Anyway thanks so much for your input. The only thing I want to do now is get an electrician to put an outlet on our forced air furnaces so we can actually plug directly into them and power them as a standalone item in emergencies.
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!
So Ecoflow is getting rid of their Lithium Ion powerstations it seems so I picked up a Delta Mini at Sam's for $400 + tax. Less than 50 cents a watt hour. 800 cycles works for me as I am not out all the time. Only a 2 year warranty though and you have to mail in a card.
Great review. A potential point for the Bluetti is the dust covers that don’t appear to be on the other 2 reviewed - is a must for touring outback Australia where red dust gets into every thing.
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.
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
OMG anyone that reviews a portable charger and doesnt know why 30A 12V DC is a GAME CHANGER for RV .. means you can replace ALL RV power with a bluetti - not just be a backup
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures So they provide more DC power than ANY other manufacturer, such that you can run all standard DC: lights, fridge, USB without turning on an inverter (big losses). The big consumers are AC, and the AC is practically identical to all other manufactures.
@@roryniland You can already run all that stuff off the other dc ports. I get that it's great to have 30amps of 12v power from one port but I don't see it as a "game changer" for RV life when your RV should already have plenty of 12v/USB outlets available off it's own batteries. It's the 120v 30amp plug that makes the biggest difference for RV owners.
Bluetti has the 12v 30 amp port which can replace my boats house batteries that run all the 12v circuits. The AC 30amp can replace my gas generator. Consolidating so much. Sadly bluetti makes the only power station with these features together. Bluetti is getting a horrible reputation with their customer service and warranty ghosting.
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?
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.
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.
If the sun is blacked out, we are ALL done.💀💀💀💀💀
Very good rundown of all three. Very helpful. Thanks!
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.
I have a Delta 2 - really impressed with EcoFlow - my Delta 2 has been flawless.
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?
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@@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.
Wheels and a handle for the Anker is definitely a plus for job sites and travel.
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 🙂
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!
@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?
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!! ❤
Thank you for the informative review. It helped me decide what to buy.
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!
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)
I’m very happy I bought the EcoFlow
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.
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.
Glad I picked up my Ecoflow Delta 2 Max for less than $1,500 during amazon prime day sale.
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
You did a super job reviewing these solar panels... just what I needed. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the video. We had just acquired the Eco Flow delta max 2. Just starting to use it.
Hi Matt, wow, great video. Three great power stations. Thank you for sharing this content! 😊🚙
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.
Just wanted to thank you for this, really helpful
I’m researching for a home backup system. Thanks for posting
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
Very nice review! Called out pros & cons, so each can decide for themself.
Those wheels are real bonus points for me.
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)
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=
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.
I like your Honest review ‼️‼️
Thanks for making this video. Really appreciated you
Glad it was helpful!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventuresany discount code for this one? 😬😁
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.
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 👍🏾
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
Very good review. THANKS!!!
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?
Love the vid, bit would have love to see a chart at the end.
Excellent comparison video. Very helpful!!
Glad it was 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!
Eco flow not having a 30a RV plug should get a point taken off, not added because it has more 20a outlets
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 ($2100/3600Wh) is also around 60 cents/Wh.
Big change.
Great job Matt!
The EcoFlow offers a 30A plug on the EcoFlow Delta Pro, the next model up in the model line up.
I really like my Delta 1 Max, and will eventually upgrade to add the Delta 2 Max as well.
One thing to keep in mind is if you can help it avoid using wireless charging it is extremely inefficient and if you're trying to save power just grab a wire wireless charging loses a lot of energy to heat
LiFePO4 for the win! :) Great video!
Well done Matt 👍👍
Matt lookin' like he's 20-something in that beanie outfit when he's rolling that Anker in his garage🤘For that Bluetti 30A aviator plug output, I wire that to a fuse block which then powers all of my camping related exterior lighting (4 Baja Design rock lights up on the roof rack, awning light, roof rack mounted shower/privacy stall light, rooftop tent lights), my fridge and a 6-port USB charging hub up in the RTT.
EcoFlow allows dual charging from solar and AC simultaneously.
You didn't see my pinned comment before you commented did you? LOL
Thanks for doing this video. Only 1 other thing I was curious about. UPS mode. I have 2 AC200 Max and they don't have it. I just have to leave the adapter plugged in all the time with the loud fan...
I just bought the Anker. It's on sale today for around 30%.
great review I have a RV so will probably get the bluetti
Great video been looking at these 3 but for me I think I'm going with the anker I can get it with a 500 watt solar panel for under 2000$ 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.
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.
All things equal, give me the Anker, it has wheels, and on a 65 plus pounds we need that.
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.
Great review man. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
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!
Should I get two 1000wh power stations for cheaper or one 2000wh for slightly more?
Also REI has the Ecoflow Delta Max, (1st gen) for $999 until 9-4-23. Makes it $0.49 per watt hour.
Great video. Earned a new subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
Nice rundown. I'm looking at this size for my minivan. I bought the bluetti ac180 about 6 months ago and discovered that I need more storage capacity than it can deliver. Unfortunately, this model has NO expansion capability. So now I'm in the market for either a larger unit or the same size PS in a different brand along with an expansion battery.
Noobie mistake.
Just great content
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.
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.
excellent. thank you
Thanks Matt..
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?
Can all or any of the units you reviewed, UPS capable?
THANK YOU 🙂
I have been doing some intensive research on these and I have to say, EcoFlow may be fancy and have a lot going for it, but the customer support/warranty is garbage. My unit died after 6 weeks sitting idle after a full charge. Customer support has done nothing but tell me how sorry they are and are working to expedite my problem.
I still have an Anker power pack from over 2 years ago that still holds its charge.
I really wish there was a comparison with Jackery. They are another formidable brand that can go head to head. Also, as far as I have found only Jackery and Anker have shock/drop protection. Ecoflow is very delicate (per the instruction manual).
I'm a big fan of Anker products. product longevity is an important factor that usually is not addressed but could mean you spend tons of money stuck w a lemon. Thanks for your comments.
Was just thinking the eco flow used doesn’t have the 30amp RV port while others do.
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
It may be a new thing, but according to the website, the Bluetti ac200 max can charge via ac and solar simultaneously as well
A grand total of 1400 watts input.
Favourite line: they went bunkers!!! 😂
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.
I like my Anker 967 and would not trade it for either of the other two.
@@justinsmith4839 I just wish the power button (at least on their power stations) didn't have the light right in the center of it. It's not visible when you're turning it off when the screen is already off.
It's all changing Anker has now come out with the F3800 which can now be expanded to a whopping 53 KWh. The F3800 is being shipped in January 2024.
One thing I wish I would see covered more in reviews is if you can consume the power while solor charging simotanuously. I made a mistake purchasing one that you could not, which defeated the purpose for me due the sun and my hours needed occur at the same time. I have seen a review of the bluetti 200max displaying this capabillity but am curious about all the others as that would be a neccesity for me. Nice content though, Thanks!
All major brands like these can do that.
Thanks, mine are the Zendure2000’s. They accept a lot of solar and charge fast, but not at the same time due using the same inverter. I should’ve done a little more research. Thanks
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.
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! 🎁👍🎉
I've read over Reddit a firmware upgrade on the Delta allows to prioritize DC.
Does Ecoflow have a 30 amp rv plug, if not, it shouldn’t have gotten a point, it should go to Anker, lol
Love the channel. I wish you knew more about the Bluetti, but it's far more versatile than you are aware of, especially with optional 3x 12 outlets, and the 30a outlet is OP. The ecoflow has strong failures. Sadly, I know nothing about Anker.
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?
A very useful video to help me choose the right power station. I get your points system, but not having all the sockets on the front put me off the Ecoflow from the get go. Frankly, I can't be bothered to fiddle around the back/turn the unit round all the while.
But thanks for the comparison - I like that
Great job Matt! How long do you think you can run AC of the EFlow? That would be a great video. Heat and AC videos. That’s where I care the most on Battery power.
I'm thinking the same thing. I've been shopping the Wave 2 since I'm trying to set up a cargo camper conversion for next summer and buying the dedicated battery doesn't make any sense since it only has one USB port and you have to have it locked onto the wave unit even charge it and it having the older battery chemistry so it's only good for a fraction of the time of a LiFePo battery... I'm here to compare other batteries like this Delta 2 Max and skip the dedicated battery
That would depend on your AC. I have a 15,000 btu unit that uses about 1kWh per hour, so that would be 2 hours.
@JustEnjoyingLife73 thank you!
@@NoZenith sure thing! and you can calculate it yourself too. These hold about 2kWh. So if your heater uses 1kW, it would run for 2 hours. If it used 2kW, it would run for 1 hour. Basically divide the kWh capacity by the wattage of the device to get runtime in hours.
@JustEnjoyingLife73 that part of the math I can most certainly do! It's trying to figure out how many kilowatt hours and 8000 BTU media inverter air conditioner my parents have needs to run on medium throughout the night. Parents are old and Mom is in ill health not dealing well with hot and humid. There have been some great issues and she lives out in the country so just running one window unit to keep the address in the bedroom would be nice. Also running the refrigerator! Trying to educate myself and I appreciate when people are as helpful as you since I definitely don't come for an electrical background and as I'm doing my research it seems I keep mixing up the AC and DC and kilowatt hours and amperages versus voltage kind of equations 😅 it's just so very much information even though I understand most of the stuff I read, I just can't quite get the crossover to relate it to the bigger picture. Thanksgiving Day sale I purchased one Delta 2 max battery for myself, one for my parents and a smart generator to share since we only live about 30 Mi apart but we're on two completely separate grids, along with the waterproof covers for the Delta Max since they're the same footprint. Hoping I don't regret this haha. My parents and I have both been concerned about backup since the big ice storm a few years ago that both our houses lucked out end not being out of power for more than one day for a lot of people are out of power for up to nine days in 17° weather. Anyway thanks so much for your input. The only thing I want to do now is get an electrician to put an outlet on our forced air furnaces so we can actually plug directly into them and power them as a standalone item in emergencies.
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?
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
A very nice review although you have forgotten to mention how quiet is Anker in comparison with the other units when the inverter kicks in
So Ecoflow is getting rid of their Lithium Ion powerstations it seems so I picked up a Delta Mini at Sam's for $400 + tax. Less than 50 cents a watt hour. 800 cycles works for me as I am not out all the time. Only a 2 year warranty though and you have to mail in a card.
Great review. A potential point for the Bluetti is the dust covers that don’t appear to be on the other 2 reviewed - is a must for touring outback Australia where red dust gets into every thing.
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.
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
I got my Delta 2 Max for 1,459.00 back in October.
OMG anyone that reviews a portable charger and doesnt know why 30A 12V DC is a GAME CHANGER for RV .. means you can replace ALL RV power with a bluetti - not just be a backup
That’s only 360ish watts of power from there. How will that replace all Rv power?
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures So they provide more DC power than ANY other manufacturer, such that you can run all standard DC: lights, fridge, USB without turning on an inverter (big losses). The big consumers are AC, and the AC is practically identical to all other manufactures.
@@roryniland You can already run all that stuff off the other dc ports. I get that it's great to have 30amps of 12v power from one port but I don't see it as a "game changer" for RV life when your RV should already have plenty of 12v/USB outlets available off it's own batteries. It's the 120v 30amp plug that makes the biggest difference for RV owners.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Most RV;s have a centralised 12/24 way 12V fuse box, 10A is not nearly enough. You clearly have never wired one up.
@@roryniland I didn’t say you could wire it up from the 10a. I said you could run them from the 10a ports on the Bluetti.
Bluetti has the 12v 30 amp port which can replace my boats house batteries that run all the 12v circuits. The AC 30amp can replace my gas generator. Consolidating so much. Sadly bluetti makes the only power station with these features together. Bluetti is getting a horrible reputation with their customer service and warranty ghosting.
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?
27:20 EcoFlow could make an app enabled distribution block to make smart DC circuits like their Powerkits for vans