DJI Power 1000 vs Anker 535 PowerHouse
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
Anker 535 PowerHouse costs $570 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 holds 100% more energy (1024Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 3650W more surge headroom (4400W vs 750W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 535 PowerHouse is 11.3 lb lighter (16.7 lb vs 28 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
A durable half-kWh unit for devices and light loads. Dependable, but the low output and slow charging make it a device-first companion.
Best for: Campers charging phones, laptops and lights, not appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output is device-scale
- 120W solar input, slow recharge
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $429 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 750 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 120 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 2h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | ❌ |