DJI Power 500 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
DJI Power 500 costs $440 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Segway Cube 1000 holds 100% more energy (1024Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Segway Cube 1000 has 2400W more surge headroom (4400W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 12.1 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 28.4 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
DJI Power 500
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
Segway Cube 1000
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 500 | Segway Cube 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $799 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 2000 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.3 lb | 28.4 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 500 | Segway Cube 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.3 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.8 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.4 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.9 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.1 hrs |