Source-aware comparison

DJI Power 500 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3

A starter comparison that keeps unknown fields visible and uses the same runtime assumptions for both stations.

DJI Power 500 portable power station

DJI Power 500

512 Wh, 1,000 W AC output.

Confidence: verified. Last verified: 2026-06-25.

EcoFlow RIVER 3 portable power station

EcoFlow RIVER 3

245 Wh, 300 W AC output.

Confidence: verified. Last verified: 2026-06-24.

Capacity

Capacity: Power 500 is higher by 267 Wh.

AC Output

AC output: Power 500 is higher by 700 W.

Solar Input

Solar input: Power 500 is higher by 190 W.

The 60 W runtime estimate assumes AC output, 85% conversion efficiency, and 10% battery reserve. It is a sanity check, not a lab-tested result.

Runtime Examples

Same assumptions on both sides: AC output, 85% efficiency, 10% reserve, healthy battery, and steady load.

Example loadPower 500RIVER 3
60 W AC essentials6h 32m3h 7m
120 W AC small appliance3h 16m1h 34m
700 W AC kitchen or tool load34mabove AC rating
SpecPower 500RIVER 3
Battery capacity512 Wh245 Wh
Battery chemistryLFPLiFePO4
AC output1,000 W300 W
Surge output1,000 W600 W
DC output240 W126 W
USB-C output100 W100 W
Solar input300 W110 W
Weight7.3 kg3.5 kg
60 W AC estimate6h 32m3h 7m
Confidenceverifiedverified
Last verified2026-06-252026-06-24

Planning Watch-Outs

These checks explain where the comparison is strong and where it still needs better source coverage.

  • 5 of 5 high-impact comparison fields are filled on both sides.
  • Power 500 has the larger nominal battery capacity, but usable Wh still depends on reserve, efficiency, temperature, and battery age.
  • RIVER 3 is lighter in the tracked weight data, which matters if the station is moved often.
  • Power 500 has the higher tracked solar input, assuming compatible panels and charge-voltage limits.
  • Battery chemistry differs, so weight, cycle-life expectations, and cold-weather behavior may not scale only with watt-hours.

Sources

Comparison rows come directly from the linked model records.

How to read this comparison

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