EcoFlow RIVERvsDaranEner NEOS
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
Winner
EcoFlow RIVER
59.1Grade B-
Price
$349.00
AC Power
600W
DaranEner NEOS
49.2Grade C+
Price
$469.99
AC Power
600W
EcoFlow RIVERwins by9.88points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy EcoFlow RIVER if
- Better App Control: Yes vs No
- Better Bluetooth: Yes vs No
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
Buy DaranEner NEOS if
- Better Ups Functionality: True vs EPS
- Better Battery Lifespan Cycles: 3500 vs 500
- Better Warranty: 5 vs 2
Top 3 Key Differences
App Control
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Bluetooth
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Expandable Capacity
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Performance by Category
ChargingEcoFlow RIVER wins
EcoFlow RIVER
85.0
DaranEner NEOS
65.0
AC PowerTie
EcoFlow RIVER
61.0
DaranEner NEOS
61.0
ConnectivityEcoFlow RIVER wins
EcoFlow RIVER
75.0
DaranEner NEOS
0.0
PriceEcoFlow RIVER wins
EcoFlow RIVER
78.2
DaranEner NEOS
71.7
BatteryEcoFlow RIVER wins
EcoFlow RIVER
47.5
DaranEner NEOS
35.0
PhysicalEcoFlow RIVER wins
EcoFlow RIVER
89.5
DaranEner NEOS
76.7
Advanced FeaturesDaranEner NEOS wins
EcoFlow RIVER
21.5
DaranEner NEOS
50.0
WarrantyDaranEner NEOS wins
EcoFlow RIVER
51.0
DaranEner NEOS
100.0
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | EcoFlow RIVER | DaranEner NEOS |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 96 | 120 |
| Charger Type | X-Stream AC charging (250W max); also car adapter and solar | MPPT |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Max Solar Input | 200 | 80 |
| Max Solar Panels | 2 | 1 |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | No |
| Solar Connector Type | MC4 to XT60 adapter cable | DC5521 |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | Up to 2x 110W solar panels (10-25V, 12A max) | up to 80W |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 5A max | — |
| Ac Power Continuous | 600 | 600 |
| Ac Power Surge | 1200 | 1200 |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | pure sine wave |
| Connectivity | ||
| App Control | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 349.00 | 469.99 |
| Cost Per Wh | 1.21 | 1.63 |
| Price Description | Legacy/discontinued product. Sold out on brand site. Price shown is the last listed retail price. | NEOS $469.99 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 288 | 288 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 500 | 3500 |
| Expandable Capacity | Yes | No |
| Extra Battery Capacity | 288 | — |
| Max Extra Batteries | 1 | 0 |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | EcoFlow | DaranEner |
| Model Name | RIVER | NEOS |
| Product Url | https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-portable-power-station | https://www.daranener.com/collections/portable-power-station/products/daran-neos-portable-power-station-600w-288wh |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | Car: 13.6V/10A (136W); DC5521 x2: 13.6V/3A each | DC5521x2 120W (12V/5A each); Car Socket 120W (12V/10A) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.8 x 18.5 x 19.4 cm | 24.5 x 15.4 x 20.7 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 57.6 | 34.3 |
| Noise Level | 30 | 0 |
| Operating Temp | Charge: 0-45°C; Discharge: -20 to 45°C | -10 to 45°C |
| Portable | Yes | True |
| Weight | 5 kg · 11 lbs | 8.4 kg · 18.5 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | EPS | True |
| Ups Switch Time | 30 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5 |