DJI Power 500 vs Jackery Explorer 600 v2
The DJI Power 500 holds 512 Wh against 640 Wh for the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 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 Explorer 600 v2 $0.78. 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 / 640Wh
Capacity
1,000 / 500W
Output
$0.97 / $0.78
Price per Wh
2.3 h / 4.3 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read Power 500 first, Explorer 600 v2 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 Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with 640 Wh against 512 Wh for the Power 500. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
- Bigger loads at once: the DJI Power 500, with 1,000 W against 500 W for the Explorer 600 v2. 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: the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) against 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) for the Power 500. Lighter is easier to move.
- Price per watt hour: the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with $0.78 against $0.97 for the Power 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 4.3 h of peak sun for the Explorer 600 v2. 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 | Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 21.8 h | 27.2 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 6.7 h | 8.4 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 15.5 h | 19.4 h |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 2.1 days | 2.7 days |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 5.3 h | 6.6 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 39.6 h | 2.1 days |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 7.8 h | 9.7 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 1.5 h | 1.9 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 3.5 h | 4.4 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | 8.0 h | 10.0 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | 13.1 h | 16.3 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 | Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 512 Wh | 640 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity | 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 1,000 W | 500 W |
| Surge rating | Not published | 1,000 W |
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| AC voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| 240 V | no 240 V output | no 240 V output |
| USB-C | 2 ports, up to 100 W | 2 ports, up to 100 W |
| USB-A | 2 ports | 1 port |
| Wall charging input | up to 540 W | Not published |
| Solar input | up to 300 W | up to 200 W |
| Expansion batteries | no | no |
| Backup (UPS) switchover | 20 ms or faster | 20 ms or faster |
| Weight | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Size (box) | 12 × 8.1 × 7 in | 12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Runs down to | 14 °F (-10 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Noise | 25 dB | Not published |
| App connection | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Not published |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| TT-30 RV outlet | Not published | no |
| L14-30 outlet | Not published | no |
| 12 V car outlet | Not published | up to 120 W |
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) Jackery's page for the Explorer 600 v2 (opens in a new tab)
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