Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs DJI Power 500
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 $540 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus holds 147% more energy (1264Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has 2000W more surge headroom (4000W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 15.7 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 32 lb).
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1264Wh with 4000W surge and expandability — a more capable unit than the 1000 v2 for $100 more, if you can accept the extra weight.
Best for: Buyers who want a 1kWh unit they can grow into a larger system.
Where it falls short:
- 32 lb vs the v2's 23.8 lb
- 2000W output is overkill for its capacity
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
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $359 |
| Capacity | 1264 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 32 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 40m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 17.9 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 34.1 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 13.4 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 26.9 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.3 hrs | ❌ |