Bluetti AC200Max 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 $1340 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC200Max holds 300% more energy (2048Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC200Max has 2800W more surge headroom (4800W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 45.6 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 61.9 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti AC200Max
The older AC200 workhorse. Still expandable and high-surge, but heavier and slower to charge than Bluetti's newer Elite and Apex units at similar prices.
Best for: Buyers who catch it discounted below the newer Elite line.
Where it falls short:
- 61.9 lb and a 150-minute recharge
- Outclassed by newer LiFePO4 units on charge speed
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 | Bluetti AC200Max | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $359 |
| Capacity | 2048 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 4800 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 61.9 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 900 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 30m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC200Max | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 29.0 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.3 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.8 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.5 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |