BLUETTI AC50B vs DJI Power 500
Two small power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: DJI Power 500, 512 Wh vs 448 Wh.
- More AC output: DJI Power 500, 1,000 W vs 700 W.
- More solar input: DJI Power 500, 300 W vs 200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: DJI Power 500, 30 V vs 28 V.
- Lighter: BLUETTI AC50B, 14.8 lb vs 16.1 lb.
AC50B and Power 500 are the same size class: within 64 Wh of each other. AC50B is the lightest at 14.8 lb. Power 500 takes the most solar at 300 W, so it refills fastest. We do not have a confirmed price for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC50B | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 6.5 hours | 7.5 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 9.5 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 6.5 hours | 7.5 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  DJI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 448 Wh fridge about 6.5 hours | 512 Wh fridge about 7.5 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by BLUETTI | n/a not published by DJI |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 3 hours | 300 W full in about 2.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 3 inputs XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 1, XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 2, XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 3 |
Weight lb | 14.8 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 30 Wh/lb higher is denser | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $399 0.89 $/Wh | n/a not confirmed yet |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.89 lower is better value | n/a not confirmed yet |
| Buy | $399 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | Details Price not checked yet |
Which solar panels work with each
Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.
Where to buy
Out of stock at the BLUETTI store when we checked
Price not checked yet
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