LIBRIDS C600
#29 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost mid-size LiFePO4 station for CPAP, router and laptop backup, or for powering a campsite. It’s limited to devices under 600W and hasn’t been independently tested.
Amazon $209.09$209.09
The LIBRIDS C600 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The LIBRIDS C600 leads on value and portability. The DJI Power 500 wins on AC output, charging speed and solar input. The LIBRIDS C600 costs $89.91 less ($209.09 vs $299).
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 LIBRIDS C600 for value ($0.33 per rated Wh vs $0.58 per rated Wh) and portability (86 Wh per kg (16.3 lb (7.4 kg)) vs 70 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 kg))).
- Choose the DJI Power 500 for AC output (1,000 W continuous AC vs 600 W continuous AC), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min) and solar input (300 W max solar input vs 300 W max solar input).
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 | LIBRIDS C600 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.33 per rated Wh | 69 $0.58 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 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% | 12 600 W continuous AC | 44 1,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min |
| Portability 10% | 75 86 Wh per kg (16.3 lb (7.4 kg)) | 46 70 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 38 300 W max solar input | 51 300 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C | 55 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C |
Independent capacity tests
LIBRIDS C600
No independent test published yet.
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
| LIBRIDS C600 | DJI Power 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 640 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 404 Wh (79%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 4,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, per LIBRIDS's Amazon listing | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W (1,200 W surge) | 1,000 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 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 | 600 W | 540 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 30 min (0-100% in 1.5 hr per LIBRIDS) | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 50 min (manufacturer); The Solar Lab measured 83 min to full) |
| Max solar input | 300 W | 300 W |
| Car charging | 300 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 16.3 lb (7.4 kg) | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 8.3 x 6.9 x 8.2 in | 305 x 207 x 177 mm |
| App | - | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2024-04 |