RIVER 2 vs DELTA 2: light camping or a real 1 kWh?
300 W / 256 Wh versus 1 800 W / 1 024 Wh — the class jump, without spare jargon.
1. Not a “bit more”
RIVER 2 is a pocket station (≈ 256 Wh, 300 W). DELTA 2 aims at ≈ 1 024 Wh and 1 800 W AC, ≈ 12 kg, often expandable. The job changes, not just the badge.
If your list includes a 230 V fridge, a small heater, a short microwave burst or PC + monitor + router overnight: start from DELTA 2. RIVER 2 will stall or empty too fast.
2. Weight and mobility
RIVER 2 fits a bag. DELTA 2 is a handle carry into a van or cellar. For walk-in bivouac, DELTA 2 is too heavy.
A common pair: RIVER for light daily use + DELTA at home. It is not mandatory: one well-sized unit beats a double buy.
3. Fridge, surge, inverter
A compressor fridge spikes at start. RIVER 2’s 300 W nominal is tight; DELTA 2’s 1 800 W leaves headroom, especially with surge.
Measure with a watt meter if you can. Fridge nameplates are often optimistic. Dedicated guide: DELTA 2 for a fridge.
4. Solar and expansion
DELTA 2 takes more solar (often up to ≈ 500 W depending on config) and extra batteries. RIVER 2 stays around a ~110 W cap.
If you want to scale in 12 months, DELTA 2 (or DELTA 3 Classic) is more coherent than stacking RIVERs.
5. Switch checklist
Write 3 peak loads. If one exceeds 300 W or the total exceeds ~400 Wh / night, DELTA 2. Otherwise RIVER 2 (or Max) often suffices.
Indicative prices on the sheets, not here. Amazon solar bundles: check the panel matches the station input.
- Walk / bag → RIVER
- Van / cellar / 230 V fridge → DELTA 2
- Unsure → watt meter 48 h, then decide
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