EcoFlow RIVER PlusvsGRECELL P500 Mini
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
Winner
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
59.6Grade B-
Price
$449.00
AC Power
600W
GRECELL P500 Mini
35.8Grade C
Price
$359.99
AC Power
500W
EcoFlow RIVER Pluswins by23.81points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy EcoFlow RIVER Plus if
- Better App Control: Yes vs No
- Better Bluetooth: Yes vs No
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
Buy GRECELL P500 Mini if
- Better Energy Density Wh Per Kg: 102.1 vs 66.7
- Better Cost Per Wh: 0.81 vs 1.25
- Consider for different needs
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 Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
85.0
GRECELL P500 Mini
81.2
AC PowerGRECELL P500 Mini wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
61.0
GRECELL P500 Mini
68.6
ConnectivityEcoFlow RIVER Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
75.0
GRECELL P500 Mini
0.0
PriceGRECELL P500 Mini wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
77.4
GRECELL P500 Mini
86.8
BatteryEcoFlow RIVER Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
47.5
GRECELL P500 Mini
10.0
PhysicalEcoFlow RIVER Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
91.8
GRECELL P500 Mini
66.7
Advanced FeaturesEcoFlow RIVER Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
21.5
GRECELL P500 Mini
0.0
WarrantyEcoFlow RIVER Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER Plus
51.0
GRECELL P500 Mini—
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | EcoFlow RIVER Plus | GRECELL P500 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 96 | 80 |
| Charger Type | X-Stream AC charging (330W max); also 12V car adapter and solar | AC adapter (100-240V, DC24V/5A) + car charger + solar |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Max Solar Input | 200 | 80 |
| Max Solar Panels | 1 | — |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | — |
| Solar Connector Type | MC4 to XT60 adapter cable | MC4 (includes MC4 solar charging cable) |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | Up to 160W solar panel (10-25V, 12A max) | 18-23V solar panels |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 5A max | — |
| Ac Power Continuous | 600 | 500 |
| Ac Power Surge | 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 | Yes (15W) |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 449.00 | 359.99 |
| Cost Per Wh | 1.25 | 0.81 |
| Price Description | Legacy/discontinued product. Sold out on brand site. 360Wh capacity. NOT 288Wh - task had wrong capacity. Price shown is last listed retail price. | $359.99 USD |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 360 | 444 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 800 | — |
| Expandable Capacity | Yes | No |
| Extra Battery Capacity | 360 | — |
| Max Extra Batteries | 1 | — |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | EcoFlow | Grecell |
| Model Name | RIVER Plus | P500 Mini |
| Product Url | https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-plus-portable-power-station | https://grecell.com/products/portable-power-station-500w-mini |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | Car: 13.6V/10A (136W); no DC5521 listed on Plus spec table | Car outlet 12-16.8V/8A; DC 5.5x2.5 12-16.8V/8A; USB QC3.0 18W; USB-C PD 60W; Wireless 15W |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.9 x 18.0 x 19.6 cm | 27.3 x 17.1 x 16.3 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 66.7 | 102.1 |
| Noise Level | 29 | — |
| Operating Temp | — | -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| Portable | Yes | Portable |
| Weight | 5.4 kg · 11.9 lbs | 4.4 kg · 9.6 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | EPS | — |
| Ups Switch Time | 30 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | — |