DJI Power 1000 vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Technical comparison · Compact
They are not the same size: the DJI Power 1000 has twice the capacity (1.024 kWh against 0.512) and weighs more than twice as much. The choice is between a machine that runs household-appliance loads and one you carry in one hand for a router, laptop and phones (power figures declared by the manufacturer).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 1.024 kWh | 0.512 kWh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 500 W |
| Peak output | — | 1000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 708.01 €/kWh | 974.61 €/kWh |
| List price | 725 € | 499 € |
| Weight | 13 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 44.8 × 22.5 × 23 cm | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×2) | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 6000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.388 €/kWh | 0.89 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 78.8 Wh/kg | 89.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 2.15 C | 0.98 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 699 € | 284 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | 1200 W | — |
| Voltage | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 140 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 1.2 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 50 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 800 W | 200 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | 23 dB | 36 dB |
JouleSpecs Awards
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Lowest price range Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): €284. The next one has a list price of €399. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- 2200 W vs 500 W continuous → the DJI runs household appliances; with the Jackery you stay with small devices.
- Solar input 800 W vs 200 W → the DJI makes sense with a proper array of panels; the Jackery charges from the sun in small steps.
- Warranty 5 years vs 3 → on both, it runs out before the cycles, so it sets the useful life.
- 13 kg vs 5.7 kg → the DJI is a chore to move; the Jackery carries without effort.
Which one to choose
Choose DJI Power 1000 if…
you want to run several household appliances together, charge a laptop from USB-C at 140 W and fill the battery from 0 to 80% in about 50 minutes from the wall. It declares 23 dB in use. It costs you the weight and a slightly slower switch to battery (20 ms instead of 10).
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
you carry the battery around and a router, laptop and chargers are enough: it weighs less than half as much, switches to battery in 10 ms and works down to -20 °C. You give up half the capacity and the power for household appliances, and the warranty is shorter.
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