DJI Power series: every current model compared
DJI Power sells 4 current models, from 512 Wh to 2,048 Wh; 1 takes extra batteries. Every model with a published rating is rated for 4,000 cycles. The lightest is the DJI Power 500 at 16.1 lb, and the most capacity per list dollar is the DJI Power 2000 (1.08 Wh per $). The most DJI Power models qualify for UPS use with computers and routers (4 of 4).
Which DJI Power models suit which uses?
A model is listed when it meets every requirement of that use, as stated on the use page.
| Use | Qualify | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Run a refrigerator during an outage | 1 of 4 | |
| Home backup | 1 of 4 | |
| RVs | 1 of 4 | |
| Camping | 1 of 4 | |
| A CPAP machine | 1 of 4 | |
| A UPS for computers and routers | 4 of 4 | |
| Solar charging | 1 of 4 | |
| Balcony solar and apartments | 1 of 4 | |
| Start a well pump or sump pump | 1 of 4 | |
| LiFePO4 power stations under $500 | 1 of 4 |
Which DJI Power series are there?
Every current DJI Power model, smallest first, from DJI Power's official US pages.
| Model | Capacity | Wh | AC W | Solar W | lb | List | Cycles | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500Amazon | 512 | 1,000 | Not published | 16.1 | $499 | 4,000 | On Amazon | |
| DJI Power 1000 MiniAmazon | 1,008 | 800 | 400 | 25.4 | — | 4,000 | On Amazon | |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | 1,024 | 2,200 | Not published | 28.7 | $999 | 4,000 | On Amazon | |
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 2,048 | 3,000 | 1,800 | 48.5 | $1,899 | 4,000 | On Amazon |
How does DJI Power compare with the market?
Compared with the median of all 56 current models, DJI Power's median model is better on surge, solar input and weight and worse on capacity, AC output, AC charging speed, UPS switchover and Wh per list dollar. Medians hide the spread inside a lineup, so check the model you're considering.
| Spec | DJI Power median | All-brand median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,016 Wh | 1,208 Wh | lower (worse) |
| AC output | 1,600 W | 2,000 W | lower (worse) |
| Surge | 4,400 W | 3,600 W | higher (better) |
| Solar input | 1,100 W | 800 W | higher (better) |
| AC charging | 1,000 W | 1,500 W | lower (worse) |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 | about the same |
| Weight | 27.05 lb | 35.3 lb | lower (better) |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms | 10 ms | higher (worse) |
| Wh per list $ | 1.03 | 1.45 | lower (worse) |
How long does each DJI Power model run common appliances?
The DJI Power 2000 qualifies for the most uses in the DJI Power lineup. The table shows calculated runtimes from a full charge and how many of our 12 use-case lists each model passes.
| Model | Router | CPAP | Fridge | Microwave | Space heater | Uses passed | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500Amazon | 22 h | 7.8 h | Can’t run | 0.4 h | Can’t run | 4 | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000 MiniAmazon | 43 h | 15 h | Can’t run | Can’t run | Can’t run | 2 | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | 44 h | 16 h | 13 h | 0.9 h | 0.6 h | 3 | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 3.6 days | 31 h | 26 h | 1.7 h | 1.2 h | 4 | On Amazon |
What do you get by stepping up the DJI Power lineup?
Each row shows what the next model up adds in capacity and costs at list price. Compare the capacity each step adds with what it costs.
| Model | Wh | List price | Step from the model above | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500Amazon | 512 | $499 | — | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000 MiniAmazon | 1,008 | — | — | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | 1,024 | $999 | — | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 2,048 | $1,899 | +1,024 Wh for +$900 | On Amazon |
Which DJI Power model is easiest to carry for its capacity?
Sorted by watt-hours per pound, the DJI Power 2000 packs the most battery for its weight in the DJI Power lineup. Weight matters most if you lift the station in and out of a car or carry it to a campsite.
| Model | Weight | Wh per lb | Dimensions | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 48.5 lb | 42 | 17.6 × 8.9 × 12.8 in | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000 MiniAmazon | 25.4 lb | 40 | 12.4 × 8.3 × 8.5 in | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | 28.7 lb | 36 | 17.6 × 8.9 × 9.1 in | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 500Amazon | 16.1 lb | 32 | 12.0 × 8.1 × 7.0 in | On Amazon |
Is each DJI Power model good value for its size?
1 of 3 DJI Power models with a list price give more watt-hours per dollar than the median model in their size band. Positive numbers mean more capacity for the money than a typical model that size.
| Model | Wh per list $ | Band median | Difference | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500Amazon | 1.03 | 1.01 (500–999 Wh) | +1% | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | 1.03 | 1.66 (1,000–1,999 Wh) | -38% | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 1.08 | 1.64 (2,000–2,999 Wh) | -34% | On Amazon |
Official list prices on the date checked; sales change these often.
Which DJI Power model costs least over its rated life?
The DJI Power 2000 has the lowest list price per kWh of rated lifetime storage, about $0.23, against $0.24 for the DJI Power 1000.
| Model | List price | Rated cycles | Lifetime kWh | $ per lifetime kWh | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | $1,899 | 4,000 | 8,192 | $0.23 | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 500Amazon | $499 | 4,000 | 2,048 | $0.24 | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | $999 | 4,000 | 4,096 | $0.24 | On Amazon |
Lifetime kWh = capacity × rated cycles. Capacity fades with age, so this is a best case for comparing models, not a promise.
How fast do DJI Power models recharge?
The DJI Power 2000 refills fastest from solar, about 1.1 h of strong sun at its full input.
| Model | Solar, at full input | Max wall input | Rated full wall charge | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 2000Amazon | 1.1 h | Not published | Not published | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000 MiniAmazon | 2.5 h | 1,000 W | Not published | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000Amazon | Not published | 1,200 W | 70 min | On Amazon |
| DJI Power 500Amazon | Not published | 540 W | 70 min | On Amazon |
Which uses can't DJI Power models cover?
No current DJI Power model qualifies for 2 of our 12 uses. For each, the requirement that rules out the most models is shown.
- Best power stations for van life: 3 of 4 fail solar input ≥ 500 W.
- Power stations that can run a window air conditioner: 3 of 4 fail capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh.
Which other-brand models are closest to each DJI Power model?
Each DJI Power model is paired with the closest-capacity model from another brand, so you can see whether the lineup's value and weight hold up.
| DJI Power model | Closest rival | Wh per $ (this vs rival) | Weight (this vs rival) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max | 1.03 vs 1.71 | 16.1 vs 13.4 lb |
| DJI Power 1000 Mini | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini | — | 25.4 vs 23.6 lb |
| DJI Power 1000 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1.03 vs 2.05 | 28.7 vs 25.4 lb |
| DJI Power 2000 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | 1.08 vs 1.71 | 48.5 vs 44.8 lb |
Where are the gaps in the DJI Power lineup?
DJI Power has no current model in the under 500 Wh and 3,000 Wh and up bands; look at other brands there. Some specs aren't published for every model: surge (3 of 4), solar input (2 of 4) and AC charging speed (1 of 4).
Unpublished specs show as "Not published" on each model page and are never estimated, so a model can drop out of a use-case list because a figure is missing.
How do other brands compare?
How this page was made. Specs come from each manufacturer's official US spec page or manual, checked on the date shown; specs a manufacturer doesn't publish are marked "Not published". Runtimes are calculated (capacity × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ appliance draw), not measured. We haven't hands-on tested these units. Method and sources · Affiliate disclosure