EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs PECRON F1000LFP: Which to Buy

The PECRON F1000LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 3.8. The PECRON F1000LFP leads on AC output, value and solar input. The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro wins on portability. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $40 less ($399 vs $439).

Higher rated

PECRON F1000LFP

#11 in Mid-size4.2Full review

An affordable, fairly light 1kWh station for camping, tailgating and short outages. Buyers who may want more capacity later should look at an expandable model.

Pecron $399

$399

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

#30 in Mid-size3.8Full review

A 768Wh LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages that recharges from the wall in about an hour. Worth it at a discount, but newer models offer more USB-C and solar input.

Amazon $439

$439

Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Choose the PECRON F1000LFP for AC output (1,500 W continuous AC vs 800 W continuous AC), value ($0.42 per rated Wh vs $0.57 per rated Wh) and solar input (600 W max solar input vs 220 W max solar input).
Choose the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro for portability (93 Wh per kg (18.2 lb (8.3 kg)) vs 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg))).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	PECRON F1000LFP	EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
Overall rating	4.2/5	3.8/5
Value 25%	91 $0.42 per rated Wh	70 $0.57 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	44 80% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests)
Battery life 15%	96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty	91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%	70 1,500 W continuous AC	30 800 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min	89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min
Portability 10%	79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg))	87 93 Wh per kg (18.2 lb (8.3 kg))
Solar input 5%	56 600 W max solar input	16 220 W max solar input
Features 5%	75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app	75 UPS (30 ms), 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

PECRON F1000LFP

Tested by	Usable AC energy	Of rated	Conditions
The Solar Lab	-	80%	Measured while running the inverter at its full 1,500W rating; reviewed unit was listed as 1,004Wh. Measured AC recharge about 58 minutes.