What can a 500 Wh power station run?
A 500 Wh power station gives about 425 Wh you can use at the default 85% efficiency. The 4 stations in the Enough Watts data from 400 to 749 Wh all run 40 of the 79 appliance types on their own, 6 more run on some of them, and 33 run on none.
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The class in numbers
4
Models in the data
499 to 677Wh
Capacity
500 to 1,000W
Continuous output
$0.99
Median price per Wh
The 4 models in this class
Every power station in the data with a rated capacity from 400 to 749 Wh, smallest first. Price per Wh of rated capacity runs from $0.78 to $1.03 in this class, with prices from the makers' US stores in October 2026.
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Surge | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti 500 | 499 Wh | 500 W | 1,000 W | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | $499.95$1.00 per Wh |
| DJI Power 500 | 512 Wh | 1,000 W | not published | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | $499$0.97 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 |
Runs on every model: 40 of 79 appliance types
Each appliance on its own, with nothing else plugged in. The running time is the median over the 4 models, with the shortest and longest beside it; loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.
| Appliance | Watts | Median running time | Shortest to longest |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 2.4 days | 2.1 days to 2.8 days |
| Nebulizer (compressor or mesh) | 9.6 W | 2.1 days | 44.2 h to 2.5 days |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 44.5 h | 38.6 h to 2.2 days |
| Camera battery chargerestimate | 15 W | 32.6 h | 28.3 h to 38.4 h |
| Computer monitor, 27 inch | 17 W | 28.8 h | 25.0 h to 33.8 h |
| Phone charging | 20 W | 24.5 h | 21.2 h to 28.8 h |
| Tablet charging | 20 W | 24.5 h | 21.2 h to 28.8 h |
| BiPAP (bilevel) machine | 23 W | 21.3 h | 18.4 h to 25.0 h |
| LED string lights (patio or decorative set)estimate | 24 W | 20.4 h | 17.7 h to 24.0 h |
| Air purifier (room air cleaner) | 25 W | 19.6 h | 17.0 h to 23.0 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 17.5 h | 15.1 h to 20.6 h |
| Ceiling fan | 30 W | 16.3 h | 14.1 h to 19.2 h |
| Starlink Mini dish | 33 W | 14.8 h | 12.9 h to 17.4 h |
| Boiler circulator pumpestimate | 44 W | 11.1 h | 9.6 h to 13.1 h |
| Portable compressor fridge (12 V) | 49 W500 W to start | 39.2 h | 33.9 h to 46.0 h |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 8.7 h | 7.6 h to 10.3 h |
| Thermoelectric cooler (12 V) | 60 W | 8.2 h | 7.1 h to 9.6 h |
| Power tool battery charger (18 V or 20 V class) | 63 W | 7.8 h | 6.7 h to 9.1 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 7.5 h | 6.5 h to 8.9 h |
| Mini fridge (compact refrigerator) | 75 W500 W to start | 17.5 h | 15.2 h to 20.6 h |
| Tankless gas water heater (electrical draw) | 79 W | 6.2 h | 5.4 h to 7.3 h |
| Desktop PC (office tower, no monitor)estimate | 81 W | 6.0 h | 5.2 h to 7.1 h |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 6.0 h | 5.2 h to 7.0 h |
| Starlink Standard dish with router | 88 W | 5.6 h | 4.8 h to 6.5 h |
| RV fresh water pump (12 V) | 90 W | 5.4 h of use | 4.7 h of use to 6.4 h of use |
| Portable oxygen concentrator | 95 W | 5.2 h | 4.5 h to 6.1 h |
| Drone battery charger | 100 W | 4.9 h | 4.2 h to 5.8 h |
| Projector (home or portable) | 102 W | 4.8 h | 4.2 h to 5.6 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 3.9 h | 3.4 h to 4.6 h |
| Pellet stove | 180 W425 W to start | 2.7 h | 2.4 h to 3.2 h |
| Pellet grillestimate | 250 W | 2.0 h | 1.7 h to 2.3 h |
| Slow cooker | 265 W | 1.8 h | 1.6 h to 2.2 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W1,000 W to start | 9.0 h | 7.8 h to 10.6 h |
| Refrigerator (older, 1990s to 2010) | 275 W1,000 W to start | 6.6 h | 5.7 h to 7.8 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 1.7 h | 1.5 h to 2.0 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W750 W to start | 14.7 h | 12.7 h to 17.3 h |
| Upright freezer | 300 W750 W to start | 9.8 h | 8.5 h to 11.5 h |
| Dehumidifier (35 pint) | 351 W | 1.4 h | 1.2 h to 1.6 h |
| Gaming PC (tower, while gaming)estimate | 370 W | 1.3 h | 1.1 h to 1.6 h |
| Rice cooker | 500 W | 59 min of use | 51 min of use to 1.2 h of use |
Runs on some models: 6 appliance types
Here the output or the surge rating decides. The running time is the median over the models that run it.
| Appliance | Watts | Models that run it | Median running time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countertop blender | 600 W700 W to start | 2 of 4the DJI Power 500 and Goal Zero Yeti 700 | 51 min of use |
| Ductless mini-split (9,000 BTU) | 659 W | 1 of 4the DJI Power 500 | 40 min |
| Toaster (2 slice) | 850 W | 1 of 4the DJI Power 500 | 31 min of use |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | 1 of 4the DJI Power 500 | 29 min of use |
| Vacuum cleaner (corded) | 960 W | 1 of 4the DJI Power 500 | 27 min of use |
| Electric pressure cooker (multi-cooker) | 1,000 W | 1 of 4the DJI Power 500 | 26 min of use |
Out of reach: 33 appliance types
No model in this class powers these on its own.
- Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU): needs 1,050 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Gas furnace blower fan (1/2 HP): needs 1,200 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Electric drill (corded): needs 1,200 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Sump pump (1/3 HP): needs 1,300 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Garage door opener (1/2 HP): needs 3,225 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Well pump (1/2 HP): needs 1,750 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Sump pump (1/2 HP): needs 1,725 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Air compressor (small portable, pancake or trim): needs 2,000 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Washing machine: needs 1,200 W to start; the highest surge rating among the models with the output is 1,000 W
- Portable air conditioner (10,000 BTU): needs 1,005 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Window air conditioner (10,000 BTU): needs 1,050 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Clothes dryer (gas): needs 1,200 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Dishwasher (built-in): needs 1,200 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Wet/dry shop vacuum: needs 1,200 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Circular saw (7-1/4 inch, corded): needs 1,400 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- EV charging, Level 1 (120 V cord): needs 1,400 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Toaster oven: needs 1,400 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Electric chainsaw (corded): needs 1,440 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Clothes iron (steam): needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Electric griddle: needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Electric kettle: needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Miter saw (10 inch, corded): needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Pressure washer (electric, 120 V): needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Electric space heater (1,500 W): needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Well pump (1 HP): needs 1,500 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power): needs 1,530 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Espresso machine (home, pump type): needs 1,600 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Air fryer (basket): needs 1,700 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- RV rooftop air conditioner (13,500 BTU): needs 1,714 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Portable induction cooktop (single): needs 1,800 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Hair dryer: needs 1,875 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Electric range, one burner: needs 2,000 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
- Clothes dryer (electric): needs 5,600 W running; the most output in this class is 1,000 W
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer. For a list of appliances running together, use the runtime calculator.
Side by side in this class
Questions
How long does a 500 Wh power station run a refrigerator?
About 7.8 h for a typical modern full size refrigerator: 425 Wh usable divided by its 54.2 W average draw. All 4 stations in this class can start its compressor, with a median of 9.0 h on a full charge.
Can a 500 Wh power station run a space heater?
No. A space heater on high draws 1,500 W, and the most output in this class is 1,000 W. Even with the output, 500 Wh lasts about 17 min at that draw.
How many watts can a 500 Wh power station power at once?
Capacity and output are separate ratings. In this class continuous output runs from 500 W to 1,000 W; everything plugged in at the same moment has to stay under that figure, and a motor start has to stay under the surge rating. The watts and watt hours guide explains the difference.