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EcoFlow WAVE 2 Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£780Cooling capacity:6100 BTU/hMaximum room size:10 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:yesCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

EcoFlow WAVE 2 Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

EcoFlow WAVE 2
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–ĽWorse than 86% of portable air conditioners
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

â–ĽWorse than 99%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

55%

4.4

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

8.1

Design

â–ĽWorse than 87%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner EcoFlow WAVE 2

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
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When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
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55%

4.4

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

8.1

Design

5.9
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
EcoFlow WAVE 2 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 81.6% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

5.3
Cooling capacity
6,100 BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 6,100 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 96.3% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 0.5% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
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Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
A
This portable air conditioner has cooling energy efficiency class A, which ranks lower than 10.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 89.4% of portable air conditioners.
Heating energy efficiency class
A
This portable air conditioner has heating energy efficiency class A, which ranks lower than 54.2% of portable air conditioners and equal to 45.8% of portable air conditioners.
Number of speeds
3
This portable air conditioner offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 36.8% of portable air conditioners and equal to 61.1% of portable air conditioners.
Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
manual
This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 53.2% of portable air conditioners and equal to 19.4% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
8 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 98.9% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 0.5% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
black
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
physical
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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EcoFlow WAVE 2 vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 43.1% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (14.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    14.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 7 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (44 dB vs 51 dB).
    44 dB vs 51 dB
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 37.4 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (33.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    33.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5.8 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.7 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.7 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 43% more popular
    EcoFlow WAVE 2 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.59 vs 6).
    8.59 vs 6.01
  • 43% more popular
    EcoFlow WAVE 2 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.59 vs 6).
    8.59 vs 6.01
  • 7 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (44 dB vs 51 dB).
    44 dB vs 51 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 43.1% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (14.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    14.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 37.4 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (33.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    33.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5.8 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.7 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.7 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 2,900 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (6100 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    6,100 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 20 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (10 m² vs 30 m²).
    10 m² vs 30 m²
  • 60 mÂł/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 mÂł/h vs 350 mÂł/h).
    290 mÂł/h vs 350 mÂł/h
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 16 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (8 hours vs 24 hours).
    8 hours vs 24 hours
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • No dehumidification mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a dehumidification mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 2.23x more expensive
    EcoFlow WAVE 2 is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (ÂŁ780 vs ÂŁ350).
    ÂŁ780 vs ÂŁ350
  • 35.2% worse value for money
    EcoFlow WAVE 2 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (5.27 vs 7.1).
    5.27 vs 7.13
  • 9.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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    the average portable air conditioner
    EcoFlow WAVE 2 has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.32 vs 8.000).
    7.32 vs 8
  • 2,900 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (6100 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    6,100 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 20 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (10 m² vs 30 m²).
    10 m² vs 30 m²
  • 60 mÂł/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 mÂł/h vs 350 mÂł/h).
    290 mÂł/h vs 350 mÂł/h
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • Lower heating energy efficiency class
    This portable air conditioner has a lower heating energy efficiency class than the average portable air conditioner (A vs A+).
    A vs A+
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 16 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (8 hours vs 24 hours).
    8 hours vs 24 hours
  • No dehumidification mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a dehumidification mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 2.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 0.1 m shorter exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.4 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.4 m vs 1.5 m
  • No wheels
    This portable air conditioner does not include wheels, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 13.8 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (51.8 cm vs 38 cm).
    51.8 cm vs 38 cm
  • 49.6% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (51692.3 cmÂł vs 102623.4 cmÂł).
    51,692.256 cmÂł vs 102,623.407656 cmÂł

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about EcoFlow WAVE 2

  • Fast cooling and heating capability (5,100 BTU cooling/6,100 BTU heating)
  • Versatile power options (AC, DC, Solar, Add-on battery)
  • Compact and portable design with carrying handles
  • Effective for small, enclosed spaces like RVs, vans, and tents
  • Quiet operation in Eco mode (44 dB)
  • App-controlled integration with EcoFlow ecosystem

What we don't like about EcoFlow WAVE 2

  • High cost and potentially overhyped performance
  • Limited battery life on maximum settings (approx. 3 hours)
  • Heavy, especially when paired with the add-on battery (approx. 25 kg total)
  • Requires constant venting and produces condensation that needs drainage
  • Poor customer service reported by some users
  • Unit is not fully water or dustproof for permanent outdoor placement

Verdict

The EcoFlow WAVE 2 is a compact, 32-lb (14.5 kg) portable, dual-duct heat pump delivering 5,100 BTUs of cooling and 6,100 BTUs of heating for spaces up to 107.6 sq ft. It features app control, a 44-56 dB noise range, and versatile power options including AC, solar, or an optional 1,159Wh add-on battery for up to 8 hours of runtime. While it offers a no-drain cooling mode, drawbacks include mandatory manual draining in heating mode, bulky, limiting hoses, and significant weight when paired with the expensive battery.

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