EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro 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 Pro costs $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 holds 33% more energy (1024Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 2800W more surge headroom (4400W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 11.0 lb lighter (17 lb vs 28 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The one you actually carry. At 17 lb it is light enough for one hand, yet unlike the true pocket units it has the 800W of output needed to run small appliances rather than just charge devices.
Best for: Backpackers, photographers and festival-goers who care about weight above all.
Where it falls short:
- 800W output limits you to electronics and small loads
- 220W solar input means slow off-grid top-ups
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 Pro | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $999 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 28 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.1 hrs |