Cold air, wherever you want it? Yes please.

August 15, 2022
Technology

Is it loud? Yes. But let’s be honest, it’s an air conditioner. Also, there are fans and compressors and moving parts — it’s not magic. You can certainly vent it according to your needs, which may mean leaving it outside your tent rather than in, or tucking it away in the corner of your apartment.

The Wave might be a bit heavy for some, especially with the battery attached. It does take up quite a bit of space as well if you’re used to car camping or traveling without much extra cargo.

While the app is very robust, it did take a bit to get acquainted. It may be almost too robust for some, but that’s just nitpicking. I also did initially have an issue with the firmware update out of the box. During the update, my Wave shut down then restarted with a flashing 10 on the display. Referencing the manual, the error code told me to shutdown the unit and restart. I did just that, but received the same error multiple times. Finally, I restarted, then was able to connect the app and complete the update. It ultimately worked out, but I was scared for a good 30 minutes that I had bricked my unit before getting to test it out.

EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner: Competition

Is there competiton? Not really. There are small, portable devices that can blow out cold air, sure. But are you going to use them in a tent or cabin when it really matters? Maybe. But for what you get with the Wave, you’re really in an entirely different space than “standard” portable air conditoners. Obviously the battery is what sets things apart here, but you won’t find anything comparable in this size, power or ease of use. You always “get what you pay for” and the Wave is no exception. Even when pushing well over $2k with the battery, there aren’t really any other options in this category.