DJI Power 1000 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000X
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 1000 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 holds 4% more energy (1024Wh vs 983Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 1400W more surge headroom (4400W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 3.7 lb lighter (28 lb vs 31.68 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Goal Zero Yeti 1000X in this matchup. It costs $200 more than the DJI Power 1000 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
The older X-series 1kWh. Rugged and expandable, but its Li-ion cells and 2-year warranty look dated next to the LiFePO4 6th-gen Yeti 1000.
Best for: Only at a discount against the newer LiFePO4 Yeti 1000.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~500 cycles vs 4,000 for the new Yeti 1000
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 983 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 31.68 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 13.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 26.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 10.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 20.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | ❌ |