DJI Power 500 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
DJI Power 500 costs $70 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 500 has 1250W more surge headroom (2000W vs 750W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 0.4 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 16.7 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Anker 535 PowerHouse in this matchup. It costs $70 more than the DJI Power 500 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
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 500 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $429 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 2000 W | 750 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.3 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 120 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 2h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 500 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.3 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 13.8 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.4 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 10.9 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |