DJI Power 500 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 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: about the same (512 Wh vs 499 Wh).
- More AC output: DJI Power 500, 1,000 W vs 500 W.
- More solar input: DJI Power 500, 300 W vs 220 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500, 50 V vs 30 V.
- Lighter: EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500, 13.2 lb vs 16.1 lb.
Power 500 and RIVER 2 Max 500 are the same size class: within 13 Wh of each other. RIVER 2 Max 500 is the lightest at 13.2 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 | DJI Power 500 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4.5 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 7 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 |  DJI |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 512 Wh fridge about 7.5 hours | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by DJI | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 300 W full in about 2.5 hours | 220 W full in about 3 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 11 to 50 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 3 inputs XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 1, XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 2, XT60, Solar Panel Adapter Module channel 3 | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 16.1 lb one hand | 13.2 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 38 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | n/a not confirmed yet | $329 0.66 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | n/a not confirmed yet | $0.66 lower is better value |
| Buy | Details Price not checked yet | $329 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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