DJI Power 500: Runtime & Specs
The DJI Power 500 is a 512 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 1,000 W of continuous AC output.
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How long will the Power 500 run your appliances?
Nonstop runtime for one device at a time, using typical US wattages and 85% inverter efficiency. Devices marked ✕ can't run on this model.
| Device | Avg draw | Runtime | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED light bulb | 9 W | 2 days | |
| Phone charging | 10 W | 46 hours | |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 15 W | 29 hours | |
| Laptop | 50 W | 8.7 hours | |
| CPAP + humidifier | 30 W | 15 hours | |
| CPAP with heated humidifier + humidifier | 60 W | 7.3 hours | |
| Starlink Standard | 90 W | 4.8 hours | |
| TV | 100 W | 4.4 hours | |
| Mini fridge | 29 W | 15 hours | |
| Refrigerator | 58 W | 7.5 hours Surge? | |
| Chest freezer | 29 W | 15 hours | |
| Sump pump (1/3 HP) | 160 W | 2.7 hours Surge? | |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 210 W | Too much power | |
| Window AC | 225 W | 1.9 hours Surge? | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,000 W | 26 min | |
| Microwave | 1,500 W | Too much power | |
| Space heater | 750 W | Too much power | |
| Well pump | 33 W | Needs 240 V |
Surge? = this model has no published surge rating, so starting motors and compressors may or may not work. Fridges, freezers, pumps and AC units cycle on and off, so we use their average draw. Want a mix of devices on a schedule? Use the runtime calculator.
What the Power 500 can't power
- Microwave (1,000 W cooking power): needs 1,500 W running
- Electric kettle (1.7 L): needs 1,500 W running
- Induction burner (single, portable): needs 1,500 W running
- Space heater (portable, 1,500 W): needs 1,500 W running
- Sump pump (1/2 HP): needs 1,050 W running
- Well pump (1/2 HP submersible): needs 240 V
- Circular saw (7-1/4 in.): needs 1,400 W running
- EV Level 1 charging (120 V, 12 A): needs 1,440 W running
Solar charging time
Hours of good sun to charge from empty, assuming panels deliver 75% of their rating and one array per 200 W solar input.
| Panels | Power in | Hours of sun |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W of panels | 75 W | 6.8 hours |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 3.4 hours |
| 300 W of panels (split across inputs) | 225 W | 2.3 hours |
Check panel voltage and wiring with the solar charging calculator.
Full specifications
| Battery capacity | 512 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (LFP) |
| Continuous AC output | 1,000 W |
| Surge (peak) output | Not published |
| Boost mode | None listed |
| AC voltage | 120V |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No |
| Max solar input | 300 W (200 W per input) |
| Solar voltage range | 12–30 V |
| Solar max current | 10 A |
| Max AC charging power | 540 W |
| AC charging time (maker claim) | 0–100% in 70 min (0–80% in 50 min) |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles (to 70%) |
| Weight | 16.1 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Notes: Solar via DJI MPPT adapter (sold sep.): 12–30V, 10A/200W per XT60, 300W cap. 4000 cycles to 70% (product page: 3000). DJI: peaks at 1000W. Warranty 3+2 yr w/ registration. 7.3 kg. DJI publishes only a 1000 W max continuous output, no separate surge rating.
Specs from DJI's published documents, as of September 2026. Found an error? Tell us.