DJI Power 500: what it runs and for how long

A 512 Wh lithium iron phosphate station with 1,000 W of output (surge rating not published). At the default 85% efficiency that is 435 Wh you can use.

Updated October 6, 2026

512Wh
Rated capacity
435Wh
Usable at 85%, 512 × 0.85
1,000W
Continuous output
Not published
Surge, checks use the continuous rating
16.1lb
Weight, 7.3 kg
$499
List price, $0.97 per Wh, as of October 2026

DJI's page for the Power 500

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What it runs

It powers 11 of the 16 common appliances below, each on its own. A modern full size refrigerator runs about 8.0 h on a full charge. It cannot power a sump pump (1/2 HP). Needs 1,725 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower. It also cannot power 4 more from the list.

Each appliance on its own on the DJI Power 500, at 85% efficiency
Appliance	Watts	Can it power it	On a full charge
Phone charging	20 W	Runs it	21.8 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Laptop (while charging)	65 W	Runs it	6.7 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate	28 W	Runs it	15.5 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)	8.5 W	Runs it	2.1 daysSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)	82 W	Runs it	5.3 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
CPAP machine (no humidifier)	11 W	Runs it	39.6 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)	290 W	Runs it	1.5 hCounts the running watts for every hour you enter.Starting watts not published; motors often need 2 to 3 times their running watts to start.Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Box fan (20 inch)	125 W	Runs it	3.5 hCounts the running watts for every hour you enter.Starting watts not published; motors often need 2 to 3 times their running watts to start.Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Refrigerator (modern, full size)	275 W1,000 W to start	Runs it	8.0 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Chest freezer	300 W750 W to start	Runs it	13.1 hSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Sump pump (1/2 HP)	925 W1,725 W to start	Cannot power itNeeds 1,725 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower.	none
Drip coffee maker	900 W	Runs it	29 min of useSurge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)	1,530 W	Cannot power itNeeds 1,530 W running at once; this station gives 1,000 W.Needs 1,530 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower.	none
Electric kettle	1,500 W	Cannot power itNeeds 1,500 W running at once; this station gives 1,000 W.Needs 1,500 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower.	none
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)	525 W1,050 W to start	Cannot power itNeeds 1,050 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower.	none
Electric space heater (1,500 W)	1,500 W	Cannot power itNeeds 1,500 W running at once; this station gives 1,000 W.Needs 1,500 W to start. Its surge rating is not published, and its 1,000 W continuous rating is lower.	none

Running time is usable watt hours divided by the appliance's average draw, with nothing else plugged in. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Explained in: Why you get less than the rated capacity, Starting watts explained and How to read an appliance label for watts.

For medical equipment, confirm the power needs with the device maker and keep a backup plan. This page is not medical advice.

Will it run your appliance

Pick any of the appliance types in the data to see whether the DJI Power 500 powers it and for how long.

Appliance

Runs itThe DJI Power 500 runs a refrigerator (modern, full size) for 8.0 hours.

8.0h

of running time on a full charge

512 Wh × 0.85 = 435 Wh usable ÷ 54.2 W average draw

Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.

Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Add more appliances in the runtime calculator

Recharging

From the wall

Maximum AC charging input: 540 W.

The maker states these wall charging times:

0 to 80% in 50 min
0 to 100% in 1 h 10 min

From solar

It takes up to 300 W of solar. Worked at 4 peak sun hours, counting 75% of the panel rating to allow for heat, angle and controller losses:

200 W of panels × 4 h of sun × 0.75 = 600 Wh a day. From empty to full: 512 ÷ (200 × 0.75) = 3.4 hours of sun.
300 W of panels × 4 h of sun × 0.75 = 900 Wh a day. From empty to full: 512 ÷ (300 × 0.75) = 2.3 hours of sun.

Work out other panel sizes for the DJI Power 500

Explained in: How much solar to recharge a power station.

From a car

Car charging input: not published.

Expansion and backup mode

It takes no expansion batteries, so the capacity stays at 512 Wh.

Backup (UPS) mode: the maker states a switchover of 20 ms or faster.

Explained in: Power station backup mode (UPS) explained.

Full specifications

Rated capacity: 512 Wh
Battery chemistry: LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Cycle life: 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity
Continuous AC output: 1,000 W
Surge rating: Not published
AC outlets: 2
AC voltage: 120 V
240 V: no 240 V output
USB-C: 2 ports, up to 100 W
USB-A: 2 ports
Wall charging input: up to 540 W
Solar input: up to 300 W
Expansion batteries: no
Backup (UPS) switchover: 20 ms or faster
Weight: 16.1 lb (7.3 kg)
Size (box): 12 × 8.1 × 7 in305 × 207 × 177 mm, largest side first
Charges down to: 32 °F (0 °C)
Runs down to: 14 °F (-10 °C)
Noise: 25 dBas the maker publishes it; conditions differ between makers
App connection: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Warranty: 5 years

Battery chemistry: LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries in power stations.

Price

$499 list price as of October 2026, the regular price on the maker's US store. That is $0.97 per Wh of rated capacity. Sale prices change often and are not stored; the maker's page shows today's price and stock.

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Similar stations

The nearest capacities in the data, from any brand.

Stations closest in capacity to the DJI Power 500
Power station	Capacity	Output	Surge	Weight	Price
Goal Zero Yeti 300	297 Wh	350 W	600 W	13.7 lb (6.2 kg)	$349.95$1.18 per Wh
Goal Zero Yeti 500	499 Wh	500 W	1,000 W	16.1 lb (7.3 kg)	$499.95$1.00 per Wh
Jackery Explorer 600 v2	640 Wh	500 W	1,000 W	14.1 lb (6.4 kg)	$499$0.78 per Wh
Goal Zero Yeti 700	677 Wh	600 W	1,000 W	20.3 lb (9.2 kg)	$699.95$1.03 per Wh

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Sources

Researched from these pages, then checked against them a second time. The check corrected at least one figure.

DJI Power 500 - 512Wh Portable Power Station - Specs - DJI maker specification sheet, checked October 6, 2026
DJI Power 500 - 512Wh Portable Power Station - DJI United States maker product page, checked October 6, 2026
Buy DJI Power 500 - 512Wh Portable Power Station maker store, checked October 6, 2026

We read published specifications and do the math; we do not test products. The methodology states every formula on this page.