DJI Power 1000 vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Ampace Andes 1500 holds 43% more energy (1462Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 800W more surge headroom (4400W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 8.8 lb lighter (28 lb vs 36.8 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
DJI's first power station is a genuinely strong 1kWh unit — 2,200W output and a 4,400W surge put it ahead of most rivals its size, though the ecosystem leans toward DJI's own drone and camera kit.
Best for: Content creators and drone operators already in the DJI ecosystem.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is modest
- Accessory ecosystem is DJI-centric
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | 1.6 hrs |