Allpowers R4000 vs DJI Power 500
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
DJI Power 500 costs $1940 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R4000 holds 575% more energy (3456Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R4000 has 4000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 89.7 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 106 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Allpowers R4000
A large expandable unit that undercuts the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 on price while matching its 4,000W output — the trade is a less established support network.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers prioritising price per watt over brand.
Where it falls short:
- 106 lb
- Brand support and resale trail the big names
DJI Power 500
The smaller DJI unit: 512Wh and 1,000W make it a capable weekend companion, with fast charging and low noise as the standouts.
Best for: Weekend campers and creators who want a light, fast-charging half-kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- 512Wh is a single-day capacity
- No expansion
| Spec | Allpowers R4000 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2299 | $359 |
| Capacity | 3456 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 4000 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 6000 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 106 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 2000 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Allpowers R4000 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 49.0 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 93.3 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 36.7 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 73.4 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.7 hrs | ❌ |