Thorough verification of charging speed and power supply capability of small and lightweight portable power supply 'RIVER Plus', PS5 & 4K monitor can operate with margin and can be used as UPS
The portable power supply ' RIVER Plus ' from EcoFlow is compact and lightweight, but has a capacity of 360Wh, rated output of 600W, can operate products with power consumption exceeding 600W, has a large number of ports, and is a simple
RIVER Plus portable power supply | EcoFlow Japan
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◆ Contents
・ 1: How long does it take to fully charge RIVER Plus?
・ 2: Check the power supply capacity of each port of RIVER Plus
・ 3: How many devices can be charged with RIVER Plus?
・ 4: I tried moving home appliances with power consumption exceeding the rated output with RIVER Plus
・ 5: I checked whether RIVER Plus can be used as a UPS
・ 6: Summary
◆ 1: How long does it take to fully charge RIVER Plus?
On the official page of RIVER Plus, it is appealed about the charging speed that `` charging from zero to 80% is completed within 1 hour, and full charging is completed in 1.6 hours ''. I actually tried charging while measuring the time from the state where the remaining battery level of RIVER Plus was 0%.
After 1 hour, the battery level recovered to 78% ... ...
100% charging completed 1 hour and 47 minutes after charging. Charging speed is almost the same as the nominal value.
◆ 2: Check the power supply capacity of each port of RIVER Plus
RIVER Plus has one USB Type-C port and three USB Type-A ports on the front. To supply power from the USB port, first press the switch located at the bottom of the port.
When you press the switch and you hear a 'beep' sound, you are ready. After that, you can connect the device you want to charge.
RIVER Plus has one USB Type-C port and three USB Type-A ports on the front, and the manual says that the port on the right end of the three USB Type-A ports is ' It supports 'rapid charging', and it is written that it is possible to supply power at a maximum of 28W. I was wondering what 'fast charging' refers to, so I checked the power supply capacity of each port with the USB tester '
The list of compatible standards for the USB Type-C port (green is compatible, red is not compatible) is below. The USB Type-C port supports output up to 100W by USB PD .
The results of USB Type-A at the left end and center are as follows. Both ports can supply power up to 12W.
And the result of the USB Type-A port corresponding to 'fast charging' is as follows. It seems to support quick charging standards such as 'Samsung AFC' and 'Huawei FCP'.
◆ 3: How many devices can be charged with RIVER Plus?
RIVER Plus has a capacity of 360Wh and can power up to 10 devices simultaneously. I was wondering how many smartphones and tablets can be charged, so I connected 7 devices with 0% battery remaining and charged them.
When all seven units were 100% charged, the remaining battery level of RIVER Plus was 57%.
◆ 4: I tried to move home appliances with power consumption exceeding the rated output with RIVER Plus
The rated output of RIVER Plus is 600W. So
It is also possible to play games by connecting '
RIVER Plus is equipped with a function 'X-Boost' that can operate equipment exceeding the rated power. When I actually connected an electric kettle with a power consumption of 1200 W and boiled hot water, I was able to keep it running until it boiled while the voltage dropped from 100 V to about 70 V.
However, when I connected the microwave oven set to 800W and operated it, the microwave oven turned off in about 30 seconds. When using equipment that exceeds 600W, it seems better to avoid precision equipment and focus on equipment with simple mechanisms such as electric kettles, tools, and dryers.
◆ 5: I checked whether RIVER Plus can be used as a UPS
RIVER Plus has a UPS-like function that automatically switches the power supply source when the power is cut off. When I connected RIVER Plus and iMac with power supplied to RIVER Plus from the outlet in the room and disconnected the connection with the outlet in the room, the power supply source switched from the outlet in the room to RIVER Plus and used iMac. I was able to continue.
How to connect iMac to portable power supply 'RIVER Plus' and operate it as UPS - YouTube
Furthermore, as a result of conducting the same experiment as above with the Playstation 5 and 4K monitor connected, even if the power supply from the outlet in the room was cut off, the power supply source automatically switched to RIVER Plus and the game could be played. I was able to continue.
I tried connecting Playstation 5 and 4K monitor to 'RIVER Plus' and verified whether it can be used as UPS - YouTube
According to the manual, the switching of the power supply source will be completed within 30 milliseconds. When actually measuring the time required for switching using an oscilloscope ......
Switching the power source was completed in 13.6 ms.
For reference, when I measured the supply source switching time of
◆6: Summary
When I actually used RIVER Plus, it has a battery capacity that can charge more than 10 smartphones and tablets, and in addition to the battery performance that it is possible to charge about 80% within an hour, it is stable if the device is within 600W. It also had a high power supply capability that allowed it to operate even devices exceeding 600W depending on the conditions. In addition, it can be used as a simple UPS, so it is a portable power supply that can be used in a wide range of applications.
In addition to 100V AC input, RIVER Plus also supports power supply from car cigarette lighter sockets and solar panels. Solar panels produced by companies other than EcoFlow can also be used. Since many power supply means are prepared, it seems to be useful during disasters and outdoor activities.
In addition, RIVER Plus is sold at Amazon.co.jp at 49,500 yen including tax at the time of article creation.
Amazon.co.jp: EcoFlow Portable Power Supply RIVER Plus Portable Battery 360Wh Large Capacity Fast Charging: DIY, Tools & Garden
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