DJI Power 500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 500
Two of the small portable power stations (under 700 wh) in our best small portable power stations under 700wh comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Fast drone charging plus 1,000 W AC in a small box
Check price at AmazonBest for: A 500 Wh Yeti with a 12 V aux port for fridges
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | DJI Power 500 | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 512 Wh | 499 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 1000 W | 500 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | Not listed | 200 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 7.3 kg | 7.3 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | 540 W | 500 W | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 4000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | Not listed | 1000 W | 5% |
| Model | DYM500L | Not listed | info |
| Chemistry | LFP | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | Over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles | 4,000 to 80% | info |
| AC output | 2 outlets, 1,000 W continuous | 500 W continuous, 1,000 W surge | info |
| USB-C | 2 × 100 W | Not listed | info |
| SDC Lite | Up to 240 W out; 300 W in | Not listed | info |
| AC recharge | 540 W | Not listed | info |
| Weight | Approx. 7.3 kg | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | info |
| Dimensions | 305 × 207 × 177 mm | Not listed | info |
| SKU | Not listed | 37000 | info |
| Capacity | Not listed | 499.2 Wh (25.6 V, 20 Ah) | info |
| 12 V | Not listed | Aux port 162 W, 6 mm port 135 W | info |
| Solar input | Not listed | 200 W max (8 mm) | info |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 years | info |
| VoltPick score | 5.7/10 | 4.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
DJI Power 500
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output, Max AC charging power.
What we like
- 1,000 W continuous AC, the most here
- SDC port for fast DJI drone charging
- Dual USB-C 100 W
Watch out for
- DJI doesn't list a surge or a solar input wattage
- Heavier than the 600 W-class rivals
Goal Zero Yeti 500
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 4,000-cycle rating to 80%
- Strong 12 V outputs for portable fridges
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- 200 W solar input is modest for 499 Wh
Verdict
Same capacity class. DJI's inverter is twice as strong and the unit is the same weight; Goal Zero publishes surge, solar and an 80% cycle rating.
- DJI Power 500: DJI: Power 500 specs
- Goal Zero Yeti 500: Goal Zero: Yeti 500 specifications