DJI Power 500 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 2000
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 $940 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 holds 300% more energy (2048Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 has 1600W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 38.7 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 55 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
UGREEN PowerRoam 2000
UGREEN's 2kWh option covers full-day home backup at a competitive price, though it isn't expandable like the majors' modular systems.
Best for: Buyers who want a self-contained 2kWh backup without building a modular system.
Where it falls short:
- 55 lb
- Not expandable
| Spec | DJI Power 500 | UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $1299 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 2048 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 2400 W |
| Surge output | 2000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.3 lb | 55 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 500 | UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.3 hrs | 29.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.8 hrs | 55.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.4 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.9 hrs | 43.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.2 hrs |