EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max vs DJI Power 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
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 holds 100% more energy (1024Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 3400W more surge headroom (4400W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max is 14.8 lb lighter (13.2 lb vs 28 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The DJI Power 1000 is poor value on paper: 1.03 Wh per dollar versus 1.71 for the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
Double the River 2's capacity and output for $100 more. The sweet spot of EcoFlow's small line for anyone eyeing the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Campers who want headroom over a pure device charger without the size of a 1kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- Still not enough output for heaters or compressors
- 220W solar input is modest
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
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $999 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.2 lb | 28 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max | DJI Power 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 |