DJI Power 500 vs Jackery Explorer 600 v2
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: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 640 Wh vs 512 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: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 60 V vs 30 V.
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 14.1 lb vs 16.1 lb.
Power 500 and Explorer 600 v2 are the same size class: within 128 Wh of each other. Explorer 600 v2 is the lightest at 14.1 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 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 9 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 14 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4.5 hours | 5.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 9 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 |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 512 Wh fridge about 7.5 hours | 640 Wh fridge about 9 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 | 200 W full in about 4.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
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 DC8020 |
Weight lb | 16.1 lb one hand | 14.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | n/a not confirmed yet | $499 0.78 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | n/a not confirmed yet | $0.78 lower is better value |
| Buy | Details Price not checked yet | $499 · 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
Out of stock at the Jackery store when we checked
We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a verdict.