DJI Power 500
A published size small enough for a trip where the station has to stay small enough to pack.
Who it's for
- Packing it when the published size stays small.
- A phone and a laptop on a trip.
Who it's not for
- A station you leave in the garage.
- A home-backup unit.
Pros
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 300 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
- 16.1 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 512 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 16.1 lb · 7.3 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 2, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2 |
| Dimensions | 305 × 207 × 177 mm (L×W×H) |
| Solar voltage | 12–30V via MPPT module (max 300W total for Power 500) |
| Noise | 23 dB · DJI Power |
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
The lowest price that still covers a trip where the station has to stay small enough to pack.
Who it's for
- Packing it when the published size stays small.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A station you leave in the garage.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 110 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 256 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 300 W |
| Weight | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 1, USB-C x 1 up to 100W, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Wall charge | About 1 hours |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–30V XT60 (GearRanking; confirm) |
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Enough stored energy for a trip where the station has to stay small enough to pack.
Who it's for
- Packing it when the published size stays small.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- A station you leave in the garage.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 400 W.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
Cons
- 23.8 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,500 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 32.7 × 22.4 × 24.7 cm (≈12.87 × 8.82 × 9.72 in) |
| Solar voltage | 16–60V (dual DC8020; 200W/port, 400W dual) |
| Noise | 22 dB · Jackery |
| Brand tech | ChargeShield 2.0 |
| Battery test | 910 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for a trip where the station has to stay small enough to pack.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- Packing it when the published size stays small.
Who it's not for
- A station you leave in the garage.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 100 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 300 W |
| Weight | 8.16 lb · 3.7 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 2 |
| Dimensions | 23.1 × 15.3 × 16.77 cm (≈9.09 × 6.02 × 6.60 in) |
| Solar voltage | 16–28V DC (6A / 100W max solar) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
Compare the specs
Our best picks come first. The Also worth a look models follow.
| Model | Role | List price | Capacity | Output | Weight | Brand tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 500 | Best overall | $299.00 | 512 Wh | 1,000 W | 16.1 lb · 7.3 kg | Not listed |
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Best budget | $139.00 | 256 Wh | 300 W | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg | Not listed |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Best for backup | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg | ChargeShield 2.0 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Lightest | $279.00 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.16 lb · 3.7 kg | Not listed |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Also worth a look | $299.00 | 286 Wh | 600 W | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg | X-Stream; X-Boost |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Also worth a look | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 | Also worth a look | $699.95 | 677 Wh | 600 W | 20.3 lb · 9.21 kg | Not listed |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Also worth a look | $289.00 | 293 Wh | 300 W | 7.1 lb · 3.22 kg | Not listed |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | Also worth a look | $429.99 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg | SurgePad |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Also worth a look | $289.99 | 288 Wh | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 · Best budget |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | DJI Power 500 · Best overall |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · Best for backup |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | No pick in this range. |
Runtime estimates
About how long these picks run common devices. Loads that matter most for this page come first. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | DJI Power 500 | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 29 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 60.6 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 6.7 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 14 hours | About 3.8 hours |
| Small fan (10 W) | About 43.5 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 91 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 10.9 hours | About 5.4 hours | About 22.7 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 7.3 hours | About 3.6 hours | About 15.2 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.4 hours | Can't run this. | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
$299.00 · 286 Wh · 600 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
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BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
$489.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Goal Zero Yeti 700
$699.95 · 677 Wh · 600 WMore rated capacity than DJI Power 500, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 300
$289.00 · 293 Wh · 300 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C300
$429.99 · 288 Wh · 300 WThe same rated capacity as Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
$289.99 · 288 Wh · 600 WThe same rated capacity as Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specsHow this list was built
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Questions
What is the best compact portable power station?
DJI Power 500 (512 Wh, 1,000 W, 16.1 lb, listed at $299) is the compact pick. A model with no published dimensions is not on this list; the order is not a weight-only sort.
How should I size watt-hours on this page?
Add label watts × hours for each device, divide by 0.85, and keep continuous watts above your largest single load. The overall pick here is 512 Wh. That math is a planning estimate, not a lab run of your unit.
Can a small station run a refrigerator?
Usually no. DJI Power 500 is 1,000 W continuous and 512 Wh — fine for phones and lights, not a house fridge overnight. Use the refrigerator or home-backup reviews for that job.
What is the best budget alternative on this page?
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 (256 Wh, 300 W, 7.87 lb, listed at $139) is the budget pick. You give up some capacity versus DJI Power 500, and you keep a lower list price.
How is the backup pick different from the overall pick?
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 stores 1,070 Wh versus 512 Wh on DJI Power 500. Take it when runtime matters more than moving the station often.
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