DJI Power 500 or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the DJI Power 500 and the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- Both have about the same battery.
- DJI Power 500 is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is lighter (1.6 kg less).
Side by side
| DJI Power 500 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 512 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Max power | 1,000 W | 500 W |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Switch-over time | — | ≤ 10 ms |
| Max solar | — | 200 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | DJI Power 500 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 7.9 h | ≈ 7.9 h |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 8.7 h | ≈ 8.7 h |
| Internet router | ≈ 22 h | ≈ 22 h |
| Gas boiler | ≈ 0.4 days | ≈ 0.4 days |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 2.5 nights | ≈ 2.5 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 6.2 h | ≈ 6.2 h |
| TV | ≈ 4.8 h | ≈ 4.8 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 24 h | ≈ 24 h |
| Phone | ≈ 29 charges | ≈ 29 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).