Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 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
DJI Power 1000 costs $2500 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 392% more energy (5040Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 10000W more surge headroom (14400W vs 4400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 117.5 lb lighter (28 lb vs 145.5 lb).
A generator replacement in a box. 5040Wh and 7200W with 240V output — it competes with standby generators, not power stations.
Best for: Whole-home backup where a gas generator isn't an option.
Where it falls short:
- 145.5 lb — wheels required, not portable
- $3499
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 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3499 | $999 |
| Capacity | 5040 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 7200 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 14400 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 145.5 lb | 28 lb |
| Max solar | 5400 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 71.4 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 136.0 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 53.5 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 107.1 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 5.4 hrs | 1.1 hrs |