Anker SOLIX C800 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 $240 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C800 holds 50% more energy (768Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 500 has 400W more surge headroom (2000W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 8.6 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 24.9 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The C1000's smaller sibling. Same fast-charging DNA at a lower price, but the 768Wh capacity puts it firmly in weekend-trip territory.
Best for: Campers and van-lifers powering electronics, lights and a mini fridge — not home backup.
Where it falls short:
- 300W solar input is low — slow to top off off-grid
- 1600W surge rules out most motor-driven appliances
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 | Anker SOLIX C800 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $359 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |