DJI Launches 'Power 2000' Portable Power Station

[MacRumors]

DJI, best known for its line of drones, today announced the launch of the Power 2000, a portable power station. DJI already offers the Power 1000, and the Power 2000 is a larger, more capable version of the Power 1000.

I was able to test the Power 2000 before launch, to provide insight into the product for those who might be looking for a large power station option.

DJI's Power 2000 has a 2048Wh capacity with an LFP battery, double the capacity of the Power 1000. It's designed to power multiple devices or large appliances and equipment in emergencies, when off-grid, or when no traditional power source is available such as in a van living situation. It's $1,299, so it's not cheap, but it does seem to be priced competitively.

DJI describes the Power 2000 as compact, and it is compared to some competing products with similar capacities, but it stretches the definition of portable. The Power 2000 weighs approximately 50 pounds, so while it is a device that works well at home as a backup, in a vehicle, or in an off-grid situation where you have the ability to transport it, it's not something that's ideal for carrying around.

Most people aren't going to want to lug a 50-pound device out for a day at the park or the beach, and it's not going to work for camping when a vehicle isn't available, such as in a hike-in situation. There are other, smaller power banks that are better for that purpose, but the Power 2000 is ideal as a home backup unit or for vehicle living situations. If you need even more power, the Power 2000 does support up to 10 Power Expansion Battery units (each 2048Wh) for a total capacity of 22,528Wh.

DJI included two carrying handles on either side of the Power 2000, but it could have done better. Anker's power banks of this size come with a set of wheels and an extendable handle so you can more easily transport them, and including something similar would have made the Power 2000 much easier to move from place to place. Even bringing it to different rooms and moving it outside to test charging was a chore during the review due to the weight, though size is a different story. It's heavy, but it is smaller than I would have expected. It measures in at 17.5 inches by 13 inches by 9 inches.

All of the ports are at the front of the Power 2000 for easy access. There are four AC ports that accommodate standard plugs, four USB-C ports, four USB-A ports, two bidirectional "smart" DC ports, and two 1/4" threaded ports for DJI accessories, solar panels, and other devices. All of the ports can be used at once, for charging multiple devices at the same time. Two of the USB-C ports support 140W and were able to charge my MacBook Pro at full speed with the USB-C to MagSafe cable, while the other two ports support 65W.

There's a power button that activates the Power 2000 when you hold it down for two seconds, and a separate AC button that turns on the AC ports. A display at the front tells you what's drawing power and how long the battery will last, or how much power the device is drawing from an outlet and the time to recharge.

The Power 2000 can handle a total of 3,000 watts, so it is powerful enough to run most appliances and devices in the home. It can handle refrigerators (even full-sized), heaters, microwaves, portable AC units, medical devices, and power tools. While it's useful to have a device like the Power 2000 on hand for power outages, I find the large batteries useful in situations where I need to use a tool in a spot where there's no outlet.

I can put the Power 2000 in my Gorilla Cart and plug in whatever I need. I've done this when sanding, using a pressure washer, using a heat gun, powering a shop vac, and more. My brother keeps a similar large power bank in his car for emergencies, and I've also used one for backup power. If you've ever had a multi-hour or multi-day power outage because of a weather event, you're aware of the utility of a large power bank or backup generator.

The Power 2000 has enough capacity to power my router and my cable modem for longer than an 8-hour workday, so if the electricity is out, I can still get online with AT&T fiber. I plugged in my PlayStation 5, 65-inch TV, Apple TV, and some lights. Power draw was 400W, give or take, and it was able to run everything for over four hours.

Charging my MacBook Air dropped the Power 2000's battery from 100 percent to 95 percent, and it dropped a percent charging my iPhone 16 Pro Max from zero to 80 percent. I can't test how many times I can charge my MacBook or iPhone because it would take forever, but based on the test charges, it should handle charging a MacBook Air around 20 times and an iPhone 16 over 100 times. It can also charge my camera battery over 100 times, and of course it can charge DJI drones.

I don't have medical equipment, but these kinds of batteries can be useful for CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and other devices that need power even when there's an outage. The Power 2000 has an option for an uninterruptible power supply mode. It can be plugged into a wall outlet, a device can be plugged into the Power 2000, and then if the power goes out, the device will remain on with no interruption. It also offers passthrough charging, so you can use it as a charging station that expands the number of devices that can run from a single outlet.

DJI suggests that the Power 2000 can run a router for 152 hours, a projector for 80 hours, a car refrigerator for 38 hours, an electric fan for 18 hours, and a lamp for 180 hours. A DJI drone should be able to charge 24 times.

I drained and charged the Power 2000 several times over the testing period. I haven't had it long enough to determine how long it holds a charge, but in my experience, these kinds of batteries will stay charged for months. You usually have to use them every three to six months for optimal health, and you won't want to store it with a full charge. The Power 2000 uses a lithium iron phosphate battery that DJI says will retain 80 percent capacity after 4,000 cycles, and that it is able to maintain power for months due to its power management features.

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[goodthymes]

May I ask, how is the fan noise while in use? Recently purchased the Anker Solix F1200 and the fan(s?) ramping up and down during use can be quite annoying. Been thinking about adding another 2000Wh unit and debating between an Ecoflow or Bluetti, but have come across DJI when researching.

 

[jclo]

May I ask, how is the fan noise while in use? Recently purchased the Anker Solix F1200 and the fan(s?) ramping up and down during use can be quite annoying. Been thinking about adding another 2000Wh unit and debating between an Ecoflow or Bluetti, but have come across DJI when researching.

I haven't used those two, but the Power 2000 has been really quiet. When I had everything plugged in like in the photos, the fans activated, but I needed to be near it to hear. I didn't hear it getting louder when charging either, and it's been quieter than my AC or my refrigerator. It might kick into a higher gear if it's really hot and you're pulling a lot of power, but indoors it shouldn't be too bad.

 

[edrozenberg]

8 USB ports on the front is great, the unit's weight and front charging plug are dumb. No idea about the app, if it's a good app then great.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Funny but I do not need this at all...

 

[now i see it]

I do wish DJI added wheels and a handle for easier transportation

Use this:

 

[petsk]

It only connects to DJI-certified Zignes solar panels

What a joke. I bought a equivalent power station form another brand for half the price which accepts any solar panel. Got a single 430 watt solar panel for 90€ and no complaints.

 

[ericinboston]

This pic in the article is hysterical...a $1300, 50 pound battery that powers a bunch of ipads and phones. That is pretty poor advertising. You can charge a bunch of those devices quite easily with a $150 UPS and/or a few $50 power bricks!

 

[W2u7Yw4HaD]

Its not the cool answer everyone on here wants, but your better off just buying a nice Honda generator like the updated model EU2200i which puts out 2200watts or even more in a pinch... Will outlast any of these batteries.. Sure not as quiet, but pretty quiet for sure..

 

[BigMcGuire]

This pic in the article is hysterical...a $1300, 50 pound battery that powers a bunch of ipads and phones. That is pretty poor advertising. You can charge a bunch of those devices quite easily with a $150 UPS and/or a few $50 power bricks!

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While I agree and get what you're saying, tell you what tho, when we lost power for almost 7 hours (unexpectedly) one day, we wished we had something like this laying around, especially since earlier in the day we had done a costco run. lol.

I went out after that and bought an Anker C1000 and have been pretty happy with it. I can run my fridge, office, and entertainment center for half a day easy.

 

[tennisproha]

$1300?? they’re clearly out of their minds

 

[svish]

Unfortunately it is not available for purchase in my country. Otherwise might have bought it. Seems like a very good product.

 

[gijsmans]

I have a DJI Mavic with three batteries. All batteries are dead because they drained to 0%. Beyond repair. No more batteries from DJI for me.

 

[BigMcGuire]

I have a DJI Mavic with three batteries. All batteries are dead because they drained to 0%. Beyond repair. No more batteries from DJI for me.

I was going to say, this company just started making batteries last year (assuming what I read was correct) - that's a young battery company (I realize they made drones before)! Were you able to get a refund/replacement?

 

[Allen_Wentz]

While I agree and get what you're saying, tell you what tho, when we lost power for almost 7 hours (unexpectedly) one day, we wished we had something like this laying around, especially since earlier in the day we had done a costco run. lol.

I went out after that and bought an Anker C1000 and have been pretty happy with it. I can run my fridge, office, and entertainment center for half a day easy.

Like someone else said, a generator usually makes much more sense. Bkup like this pricey DJI or like your Anker are only good for short term outages like your "half a day easy." A generator works both short and longer term. The Anker or DJI are best for brief term medical usages IMO, with standard UPS for tech devices.

Downside of generators is that they must be outside, they require fuel (gas/propane) storage and they require minimum regular monthly running and testing of the actual power output.

 

[jclo]

This pic in the article is hysterical...a $1300, 50 pound battery that powers a bunch of ipads and phones. That is pretty poor advertising. You can charge a bunch of those devices quite easily with a $150 UPS and/or a few $50 power bricks!

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I was trying to demo the number of things you can charge at once if you need to. I could have taken a picture of it next to my space heater or my TV, but not sure that's particularly helpful either. I would need quite a pile of power bricks to charge 10 devices at a time. Also, this is definitely how I use power stations when there's a power outage!

 

[el-John-o]

Its not the cool answer everyone on here wants, but your better off just buying a nice Honda generator like the updated model EU2200i which puts out 2200watts or even more in a pinch... Will outlast any of these batteries.. Sure not as quiet, but pretty quiet for sure..

Really depends on what your needs are.

I don't use one of these; but, I sort of do. My travel trailer is outfitted with a bank of lithium batteries and solar panels. I spent about what an EU2200i costs, actually, to DIY it. And I have significantly more capacity than these power stations.

But point is, I actually have a quiet inverter generator (not Honda brand, but similar). I really like not having to drag gas with me, smell it, listen to it (It's quiet; but it's not silent), deal with it, maintain it, etc. etc.

The camper just... "works" all the time. Obviously power isn't unlimited but for what I need (running the 12VDC refrigerator, a fan, occasional lights, charge devices, TV from time to time, etc.) it might as well be. Between the solar panels and the batteries, I pretty much just always have free power when I'm camping. During the winter when it's super overcast and the days are short, I sometimes bring the generator anyway to top off. But most of the time, I just... use the camper. (Worth noting: Yes, I can also plug my camper into shore power. Especially useful if I want to use high-draw items like air conditioning. But I rarely do, I camp off-grid 99% of the time).

I'd also hate to bring a generator to the beach or to a tent camping trip or something.

So there are definitely some uses for something like this outside of a home power outage. Though I would say, for home power backup, I'd definitely go the generator route (and in fact, is why I have the generator). Extending runtime is as easy as picking up more gas, and it's far more reliable for higher draw appliances which won't last long with this power station. 2048Wh isn't much at all for a space heater, a large refrigerator, etc., but a 2200w inverter generator can run those for several hours on a gallon of gasoline.

 

[ds10]

The specs on DJI's web site doesn't specify the AC outlet types. From appearance in photos, it looks like there are two NEMA 5-15R, one NEMA 5-20R (20 amp), and one NEMA TT (RV/travel trailer 30 amp). But their web site doesn't say (neither does this review, though from the review photos, the 30A outlet wasn't tested).

Why would I care? The 30A outlet could be useful with a small RV when camping in a non-electric campsite in a NPS, Forest Service or COE campground that has generator hours. On a hot night, this unit could provide power for A/C for a while (the A/C on our camper van draws 10 amps when the compressor is on, 1 amp when just fan). While it might not last the night in Death Valley, it could in some locations.

 

[Jetscreamer]

Isn’t Congress on the verge of banning all DJI products because of national security threats? I mean national business threat to Skydio.

 

[Kottu]

I wonder how long can it run a Vision pro 🤔

 

[Robin Bonathan]

I looked at the power 1000 couple of months ago but went with anker solix 1000 as the solar charging port XT60 is an extra accessory, Silly to skimp on a 50c part and then charge 50 more for an a bit that would be easily lost.

 

[cyberhippy]

I looked at the power 1000 couple of months ago but went with anker solix 1000 as the solar charging port XT60 is an extra accessory, Silly to skimp on a 50c part and then charge 50 more for an a bit that would be easily lost.

I got the Solix 800x on a deal on Costco.com (bundled with a 100watt solar panel that was clearly last-generation so the price was the same as the unit without the panel) and have been looking at getting the 1000 as well, so I was a little interested in this unit as it looks like it has similar capabilities but with a 50-amp plug that fits my use-case (I purchased a 400watt panel for a better fit).

My oddball use-case: I'm a live sound engineer in NorCal, I decided after some shows last year with wonky power that I needed a real power-bank for my rig. I wanted solar because: we're hippies around here. Doesn't matter if I actually run the show on it, showing up mid-day with a solar panel topping off my battery is a good look around here. It turns out that a Solix C800X can run an entire stage for about four to six hours, so I basically have a battery backup for the amps, monitors, mixer etc so if the power goes out we just lose the mains (and I can plug one or two of those into the box on the fly to tell the audience what's happening). From that experiment I know I could run the mains off of a Solix F2000 or equivalent, which this kind of is, but it doesn't include the solar so this unit isn't a good fit for my case. The F2000 also has wheels, and of course being in the same family it can be controlled in the same app as the C800X.

Bonus: the "X" in the 800X means it includes a pair of rechargeable flashlights and a built-in light, handy for those late-night load-outs in the middle of nowhere.

 

[davemchine]

This pic in the article is hysterical...a $1300, 50 pound battery that powers a bunch of ipads and phones. That is pretty poor advertising. You can charge a bunch of those devices quite easily with a $150 UPS and/or a few $50 power bricks!

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What is the difference between this type of device and a UPS? I currently use a UPS for power to my CPAP if the power goes out.

 

[Jackbequickly]

I will take my Honda Generator any day. I need something that can run my fridge and make coffee for days at a time. None of these, with solar panels, will come close to a good generator.

 

[rx7dude]

I've got both gas and battery generators. Best of both worlds. The battery one can run my fridge, freezer and misc items. It's good for about 12 hours. If I need more, I plug it into the gas generator to recharge it. The nice thing about the battery one is you can use it indoors and it's quiet. Handy in the winter during an ice storm.