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 3.1. The DJI Power 1000 V2 leads on value, battery life and features. The Generac GB1000 wins on portability. The DJI Power 1000 V2 costs $430 less ($469.99 vs $899.99).
Generac GB1000
#39 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a Generac-backed 1 kWh station that can run 1,600W appliances and parallel with a second unit; LiFePO4 rivals offer more cycles and faster charging for the money.
ecobee (Generac) $899.99$899.99
Prices were last checked October 22, 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 value ($0.46 per rated Wh vs $0.83 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty) and features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs no UPS, expansion or app).
- Choose the Generac GB1000 for portability (83 Wh per kg (29 lb (13.2 kg)) vs 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg))).
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 | Generac GB1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.46 per rated Wh | 36 $0.83 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 72 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 23 Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 2,600 W continuous AC | 74 1,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 97 0-100% on AC in 56 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (29 lb (13.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 1,800 W max solar input | 33 468 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 0 no UPS, expansion or app |
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. |
Generac GB1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | Generac GB1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,086 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 880 Wh (86%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 800 to 80% (0.5C charge, 1C discharge at 25 C) |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,600 W (4,400 W surge) | 1,600 W (3,200 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 2 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 65 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 450 W |
| Full AC charge time | 56 min (0-80% in 37 min (manufacturer); OutdoorGearLab measured 1,041 Wh/hr, about 59 min to full) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,800 W | 468 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 10-28V, 30A max (shared DC/solar input) |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 31.3 lb (14.2 kg) | 29 lb (13.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.6 x 8.9 x 9.1 in | 14.1 x 10.2 x 12.0 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |