DJI Power 500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 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 200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: DJI Power 500, 30 V vs 28 V.
- Lighter: about the same (16.1 lb vs 16.1 lb).
Power 500 and Yeti 500 are the same size class: within 13 Wh of each other. Power 500 and Yeti 500 are 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 | Goal Zero Yeti 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 |  Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
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 confirmed yet | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 300 W full in about 2.5 hours | 200 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12.3 to 28 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 8mm |
Weight lb | 16.1 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | n/a not confirmed yet | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | n/a not confirmed yet | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | Details Price not checked yet | $500 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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
Price not checked yet
$500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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