DJI Power 1000 V2
#1 in Mid-sizeFull review
A quiet, fast-charging 1kWh LiFePO4 station that suits DJI drone users best; others will find better value in rivals with built-in solar and 12V outputs.
Amazon $469.99$469.99
The DJI Power 1000 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.5 to 3.7. The DJI Power 1000 V2 leads on AC output, tested capacity and value. The DJI Power 500 costs $170.99 less ($299 vs $469.99).
DJI Power 500
#31 in Mid-sizeFull review
A compact, quiet 512 Wh LFP station that suits DJI drone and camera users who mostly charge from the wall; buyers who want built-in solar input or a 12V socket should look elsewhere.
Amazon DJI $299$299
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the DJI Power 1000 V2 for AC output (2,600 W continuous AC vs 1,000 W continuous AC), tested capacity (86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 79% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and value ($0.46 per rated Wh vs $0.58 per rated Wh).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DJI Power 1000 V2 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.46 per rated Wh | 69 $0.58 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 72 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 41 79% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 2,600 W continuous AC | 44 1,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 97 0-100% on AC in 56 min | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg)) | 46 70 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 1,800 W max solar input | 51 300 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 55 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C |
Independent capacity tests
DJI Power 1000 V2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 880 Wh | 86% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured charging rate 1,041 Wh/hr. |
DJI Power 500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 79% | 905W load ran 27 minutes against about 33 minutes expected from the rated 512 Wh. AC recharge from empty took 83 minutes. |
Specifications
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | DJI Power 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 880 Wh (86%) | 404 Wh (79%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,600 W (4,400 W surge) | 1,000 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 2 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 2 | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | No |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 540 W |
| Full AC charge time | 56 min (0-80% in 37 min (manufacturer); OutdoorGearLab measured 1,041 Wh/hr, about 59 min to full) | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 50 min (manufacturer); The Solar Lab measured 83 min to full) |
| Max solar input | 1,800 W | 300 W |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 31.3 lb (14.2 kg) | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.6 x 8.9 x 9.1 in | 305 x 207 x 177 mm |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-04 |