DJI Power 500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 500
The DJI Power 500 holds 512 Wh against 499 Wh for the Goal Zero Yeti 500, and gives 1,000 W against 500 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the Power 500 cost $0.97 per Wh of rated capacity and the Yeti 500 $1.00. Neither is ranked above the other here: each row below shows where one leads, so the right pick depends on what you need to run.
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The two in numbers
512 / 499Wh
Capacity
1,000 / 500W
Output
$0.97 / $1.00
Price per Wh
2.3 h / 3.3 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read Power 500 first, Yeti 500 second.
Which one suits what
One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.
- Longer runtime on the same load: the DJI Power 500, with 512 Wh against 499 Wh for the Yeti 500. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
- Bigger loads at once: the DJI Power 500, with 1,000 W against 500 W for the Yeti 500. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
- Motor and compressor starts: not comparable, because the Power 500 figure is not published.
- Carrying it: a tie at 16.1 lb (7.3 kg).
- Price per watt hour: the DJI Power 500, with $0.97 against $1.00 for the Yeti 500. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
- Solar refill: the DJI Power 500, with 2.3 h of peak sun against 3.3 h of peak sun for the Yeti 500. From empty at each station's own solar limit.
Running time, side by side
Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.
| Appliance | Watts | Power 500 | Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 21.8 h | 21.2 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 6.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 15.5 h | 15.1 h |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 2.1 days | 2.1 days |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 5.3 h | 5.2 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 39.6 h | 38.6 h |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 7.8 h | 7.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 1.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 3.5 h | 3.4 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | 8.0 h | 7.8 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | 13.1 h | 12.7 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 925 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | 29 min of use | cannot power it |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power) | 1,530 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU) | 525 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Specifications
| Specification | Power 500 | Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 512 Wh | 499 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity | 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 1,000 W | 500 W |
| Surge rating | Not published | 1,000 W |
| AC outlets | 2 | Not published |
| AC voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| 240 V | no 240 V output | Not published |
| USB-C | 2 ports, up to 100 W | 3 ports, up to 100 W |
| USB-A | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| Wall charging input | up to 540 W | up to 500 W |
| Solar input | up to 300 W | up to 200 W |
| Expansion batteries | no | no |
| Backup (UPS) switchover | 20 ms or faster | Not published |
| Weight | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) |
| Size (box) | 12 × 8.1 × 7 in | 11.3 × 7.8 × 7.7 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Runs down to | 14 °F (-10 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Noise | 25 dB | Not published |
| App connection | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ingress rating | Not published | IPX4 |
Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.
The two stations
DJI's page for the Power 500 (opens in a new tab) Goal Zero's page for the Yeti 500 (opens in a new tab)
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