BLUETTI PS72 vs DJI Power 500
Two mid-size 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: BLUETTI PS72, 716 Wh vs 512 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: DJI Power 500, 16.1 lb vs 21.4 lb.
PS72 and Power 500 differ mainly in size: PS72 has the biggest battery at 716 Wh. Power 500 is the lightest at 16.1 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 PS72 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 10 hours | 7.5 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 15 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 10 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 | 716 Wh fridge about 10 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 | 1,400 W motor start-ups | n/a not published by DJI |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 5 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 | 21.4 lb two hands | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $329 0.46 $/Wh | n/a not confirmed yet |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.46 lower is better value | n/a not confirmed yet |
| Buy | $329 · 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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