DJI Power 1000 vs Segway Cube 1000
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
Segway Cube 1000 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 is 0.4 lb lighter (28 lb vs 28.4 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
Segway's stackable home unit brings a strong 2,200W output at 1kWh and a modular design, though the cube form factor is bulkier than flat rivals.
Best for: Buyers who want a stackable, expandable home system starting at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Bulky cube shape
- 3-year warranty
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Segway Cube 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $799 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 28.4 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Segway Cube 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | 1.1 hrs |