DJI Power 500 vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Technical comparison · Compact
Two portable power stations with the same capacity and the same LFP chemistry, separated by how much power you can draw: 1000 W against 500 W (manufacturer-declared figures). The same battery empties twice as fast, and that changes which appliances you can plug in.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.512 kWh | 0.512 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 500 W |
| Peak output | — | 1000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 634.77 €/kWh | 974.61 €/kWh |
| List price | 325 € | 499 € |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 30.5 × 20.7 × 17.7 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 | 0.348 €/kWh | 0.89 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 70.1 Wh/kg | 89.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.95 C | 0.98 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 399 € | 284 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | 540 W | — |
| Voltage | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.54 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 50 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 300 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 | 25 dB | 36 dB |
JouleSpecs Awards
Best value Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 5 sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): list price €399, technical score 48/100.
How we assign awards →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
- 1000 W vs 500 W continuous → the DJI runs loads that will not start on the Jackery.
- Solar input 300 W vs 200 W → the DJI recharges faster in the sun.
- 25 dB vs 36 dB noise → in a room where someone sleeps, you hear the difference.
- Switchover 20 ms vs 10 ms, both uninterrupted → the Jackery moves to battery in half the time.
Which one to choose
Choose DJI Power 500 if…
you want to run an appliance of 800 W or so and recharge the battery from 0 to 80% in about 50 minutes; the warranty is 5 years. It costs you 1.6 kg more (7.3 kg in all) and a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C instead of -20 °C.
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
you only need a router, a laptop and chargers under the power limit, and want a switch to battery as quick as a UPS; it weighs 5.7 kg and works down to -20 °C. You give up headroom and two years of warranty.
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