We had a brownout today — probably because of the storm. Luckily, we were ready. Our EcoFlow River 2 Max kept our essentials running smoothly, from work gear to home comfort.

This compact but powerful unit can power your gadgets with the different ports available including:

• 2 AC outlets for appliances like fans or laptops

• 1 USB-C port for fast-charging phones or MacBooks

• 3 USB-A ports for tablets, cameras, or other devices

• 2 DC5521 outlets (great for routers or certain lights)

• 1 car outlet (12V) for devices like portable fridges or air pumps

It delivers up to 500W of power output, with surge support up to 1000W, and a 512Wh battery capacity — enough to last up to 13 hours in our test setup (running a fan, charging phones, and keeping the Wi-Fi online at 88% battery).

It weighs just 6.1 kg, has a sturdy, minimal design, and is very portable. I initially thought 2 AC outlets would be enough, but 3 would’ve been perfect. If you need a bit more power and one more outlet, the River 3 (700W) might be worth looking into, though it costs more.

The best thing about this is it charges up to 100% very fast just over 1 hour under 2 hours of charging.