Head to head
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Anker SOLIX C800 (2026)
RIVER 2 Pro vs SOLIX C800: two 768Wh stations compared on output, weight, charging, and road-trip usefulness.
#6 in our rankings · Best mid-size camping station
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
Best for: Campers and van owners who want a fridge, lights, and laptops covered for a weekend without hauling a flagship station.
#7 in our rankings · Best for road trips
Anker SOLIX C800
Best for: Road trippers, van owners, and families who want one station for a car boot, a campsite, and a short home outage.
Our recommendation
Buy the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro if light weight and fast recharge matter most, and you want the easiest 768Wh station to carry. Buy the Anker SOLIX C800 if higher output and more ports matter most, and you run several devices at once on a road trip. Both share the same capacity, so the choice is about output and carry, not about energy stored.
Output
The Anker offers 1,200W against the EcoFlow 800W, with a boost mode on both, so the Anker runs heavier single loads more comfortably. The EcoFlow still covers a fridge and everyday electronics, but a buyer who regularly runs a demanding appliance should favour the Anker output.
Weight and carry
The RIVER 2 Pro is the lighter station, which matters on a campsite walk from a car park to a pitch. The Anker is heavier but adds built-in storage for cables and small gear, which matters on a road trip where loose accessories get lost. Weight versus tidiness is the honest trade here.
Charging
Both recharge fast from the mains, in about an hour with fast modes enabled. Solar input differs: the EcoFlow accepts a higher solar input than the Anker modest cap, so a solar-heavy trip favours the EcoFlow, while a mains-heavy trip is a tie.
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro if…
- You carry the station on foot from a car to a pitch
- You want higher solar input for a solar-heavy trip
- You prefer the lightest 768Wh station available
Choose Anker SOLIX C800 if…
- You run several devices at once and need more ports
- You need 1,200W output for heavier single loads
- You value built-in storage for cables and small gear
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Anker SOLIX C800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Capacity | 768Wh | 768Wh |
| AC output | 800W, 1,600W with X-Boost | 1,200W, 1,600W surge |
| Battery | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Weight | Around 7.8 kg | - |
| Charging | Mains, solar, and car charging | - |
| Ports | - | Ten output ports |
| Extras | - | Built-in storage compartment |
| Best for | Campers and van owners who want a fridge, lights, and laptops covered for a weekend without hauling a flagship station. | Road trippers, van owners, and families who want one station for a car boot, a campsite, and a short home outage. |
| Skip if | You need to run heating appliances, or you want multi-day home backup without recharging. | You want the largest capacity in this size class, or you need to run a large fridge for days without recharging. |
Strengths and limitations
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
Strengths
- The 768Wh capacity and 800W AC output, with a boost mode for higher loads, cover a campsite fridge and everyday electronics with room to spare.
- A full mains recharge in about 70 minutes on the maker's figures means a lunch stop or a morning at a hook-up can refill the station for another day.
- At around 7.8 kg it is light for its capacity, with a built-in handle that makes a campsite carry genuinely easy.
Limitations
- Capacity still limits high-draw use: a fridge plus cooking appliances together will drain it well before a weekend is over.
- Solar recharge needs a compatible panel and good sun, and takes several hours, so it cannot replace mains charging on a cloudy trip.
- It has no extra-battery expansion, so buyers who outgrow its capacity must step up to a larger station rather than adding a battery.
Anker SOLIX C800
Strengths
- The 768Wh capacity and 1,200W output run most travel loads, from a cool box to laptops and camera batteries, with a surge mode for demanding starts.
- A built-in storage compartment keeps small cables and accessories with the station instead of loose in a bag, which is a small detail that matters on the road.
- Fast mains charging, under an hour on the maker's figures with the fast mode on, means a stop at a hook-up or a home socket refills it quickly.
Limitations
- Solar input is capped at a modest level, so solar recharging is a slow background task rather than a fast refill.
- Capacity is fixed, so longer trips without mains access need careful load planning or a second charging route.
- The fast charge mode is app-enabled, so buyers who skip the app will see a slower, though still reasonable, recharge.
How they fit the wider field
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro: ranked #6 (Best mid-size camping station) in The Best Portable Power Stations.
- Anker SOLIX C800: ranked #7 (Best for road trips) in The Best Portable Power Stations.
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Questions, answered
Which is better for a van?
Both suit a van, and the choice follows load: the Anker for more devices and heavier loads, the EcoFlow for lighter carry and better solar. A van with a fixed solar array should check panel compatibility with either station before deciding.
Can either charge from a car socket while driving?
Yes, both offer car charging, but it is a slow trickle compared with mains charging, so it tops up rather than refills. Plan a mains stop for a full recharge, and use car charging to slow the drain on a long drive.
Do both use the same battery chemistry?
Yes, both use lithium iron phosphate batteries, which offer a long cycle life and stable chemistry compared with older lithium-ion designs. That shared chemistry means longevity is not the deciding factor between these two; output and carry are.