DJI Power 500 vs EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
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: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 720 Wh vs 512 Wh.
- More AC output: DJI Power 500, 1,000 W vs 600 W.
- More solar input: DJI Power 500, 300 W vs 200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: DJI Power 500, 30 V vs 25 V.
- Lighter: DJI Power 500, 16.1 lb vs 17.6 lb.
Power 500 and RIVER Max Plus differ mainly in size: RIVER Max Plus has the biggest battery at 720 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 | DJI Power 500 | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 10 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 15 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 10 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 | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by DJI | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 300 W full in about 2.5 hours | 200 W full in about 5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 10 to 25 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 | 17.6 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | n/a not confirmed yet | $499 0.69 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | n/a not confirmed yet | $0.69 lower is better value |
| Buy | Details Price not checked yet | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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