Jackery Explorer 600 v2 vs DJI Power 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: The most capacity per pound among the small stations
Check price at AmazonBest for: Fast drone charging plus 1,000 W AC in a small box
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | DJI Power 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. | 640 Wh | 512 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. | 500 W | 1000 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 200 W | Not listed | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 6.4 kg | 7.3 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | 550 W | 540 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. | 6000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 1000 W | Not listed | 5% |
| Model | JE-600A | DYM500L | info |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LFP | info |
| Cycle rating | 6,000 cycles to 70%+ | Over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles | info |
| AC output | 2 outlets, 500 W total (1,000 W peak) | 2 outlets, 1,000 W continuous | info |
| USB-C | 100 W + 30 W | 2 × 100 W | info |
| Solar input | 16–60 V, 200 W max (DC8020) | Not listed | info |
| UPS | Switches within 20 ms | Not listed | info |
| Fan noise | ≤30 dB (Jackery figure) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | About 6.4 kg | Approx. 7.3 kg | info |
| SDC Lite | Not listed | Up to 240 W out; 300 W in | info |
| AC recharge | Not listed | 540 W | info |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 305 × 207 × 177 mm | info |
| VoltPick score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Explorer 600 v2
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Weight, Max AC charging power, Rated cycle life.
What we like
- 640 Wh at about 6.4 kg
- 6,000-cycle rating (to 70%)
- 20 ms UPS
Watch out for
- 500 W inverter
- Only one DC input (two panels need an adapter)
DJI Power 500
Better published figure on: Continuous AC output.
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
Verdict
On published specs these two score the same. Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 600 v2 if this sounds like you: the most capacity per pound among the small stations.
- Choose the DJI Power 500 if this sounds like you: fast drone charging plus 1,000 W AC in a small box.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2: Jackery FAQ: Explorer 600 v2 basic information
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2: Jackery: Explorer 600 v2
- DJI Power 500: DJI: Power 500 specs