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 $469.99The DJI Power 1000 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.5 to 4.2. The DJI Power 1000 V2 leads on AC output, tested capacity and solar input. The PECRON F1000LFP wins on portability. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $70.99 less ($399 vs $469.99).
An affordable, fairly light 1kWh station for camping, tailgating and short outages. Buyers who may want more capacity later should look at an expandable model.
Pecron $399Prices 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 1,500 W continuous AC), tested capacity (86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and solar input (1,800 W max solar input vs 600 W max solar input).
- Choose the PECRON F1000LFP for portability (88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 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 | PECRON F1000LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.46 per rated Wh | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 72 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 2,600 W continuous AC | 70 1,500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 97 0-100% on AC in 56 min | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg)) | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 1,800 W max solar input | 56 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, 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. |
PECRON F1000LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 80% | Measured while running the inverter at its full 1,500W rating; reviewed unit was listed as 1,004Wh. Measured AC recharge about 58 minutes. |
Specifications
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | PECRON F1000LFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 880 Wh (86%) | 768 Wh (80%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,600 W (4,400 W surge) | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 2 | - |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| 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 | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,000 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 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) |
| Max solar input | 1,800 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) |
| Car charging | 100 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 31.3 lb (14.2 kg) | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.6 x 8.9 x 9.1 in | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2026-02 |
