EcoFlow RIVER MaxvsDJI Power 500
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
Winner
EcoFlow RIVER Max
60.5Grade B
Price
$599.00
AC Power
600W
DJI Power 500
52.7Grade C+
Price
$499.00
AC Power
1000W
EcoFlow RIVER Maxwins by7.8points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy EcoFlow RIVER Max if
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
- Better Ac Charge Speed: 96 vs 540
- Higher overall score
Buy DJI Power 500 if
- Better Ups Functionality: yes vs EPS
- Better Battery Lifespan Cycles: 4000 vs 500
- Better Warranty: 3 vs 2
Top 3 Key Differences
Expandable Capacity
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Ups Functionality
EPSvs yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Battery Lifespan Cycles
500vs 4000
Score: 30 vs 100
Performance by Category
ChargingTie
EcoFlow RIVER Max
85.0
DJI Power 500
82.1
AC PowerDJI Power 500 wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
61.0
DJI Power 500
78.3
ConnectivityEcoFlow RIVER Max wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
75.0
DJI Power 500
50.0
PriceDJI Power 500 wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
78.6
DJI Power 500
83.0
BatteryEcoFlow RIVER Max wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
48.6
DJI Power 500
40.2
PhysicalEcoFlow RIVER Max wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
93.5
DJI Power 500
90.1
Advanced FeaturesDJI Power 500 wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
21.5
DJI Power 500
50.0
WarrantyDJI Power 500 wins
EcoFlow RIVER Max
51.0
DJI Power 500
67.3
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | EcoFlow RIVER Max | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 96 | 540 |
| Charger Type | X-Stream AC charging (500W max with 576Wh); also car adapter and solar | AC wall charger (included cable), USB-C PD 3.0, solar via MPPT, car via SDC Lite cable |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Max Solar Input | 200 | 300 |
| Max Solar Panels | 2 | 3 |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Connector Type | MC4 to XT60 adapter cable | SDC Lite (XT60 via adapter) |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | Up to 2x 110W solar panels (10-25V, 12A max) | DJI Power Solar Panel Adapter Module (MPPT) with XT60 panels; max 30V open-circuit per panel |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 5A max | DYM500L: 100-120V; DYM500H: 220-240V |
| Ac Power Continuous | 600 | 1000 |
| Ac Power Surge | 1200 | — |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | pure sine wave |
| Connectivity | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 599.00 | 499.00 |
| Bundle Price | — | 570 |
| Cost Per Wh | 1.04 | 0.97 |
| Price Description | Legacy/discontinued product. Sold out on brand site. Price shown is last listed retail price. Includes removable 288Wh extra battery. | DJI Power 500 Portable Power Station |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 576 | 512 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 500 | 4000 |
| Expandable Capacity | Yes | No |
| Extra Battery Capacity | 288 | — |
| Max Extra Batteries | 1 | — |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | EcoFlow | DJI |
| Model Name | RIVER Max | Power 500 |
| Product Url | https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-max-portable-power-station | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-power-500 |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | Car: 13.6V/10A (136W); DC5521 x2: 13.6V/3A each | USB-A: 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A (24W max); USB-C: 5-20V, 100W max; SDC Lite: 9-27V, 240W max |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.9 x 18.4 x 23.5 cm | 30.5 x 20.7 x 17.7 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 74.8 | 70.1 |
| Noise Level | — | 23 |
| Operating Temp | Charge: 0-45°C; Discharge: -20 to 45°C | -10 to 45C (power supply); 0 to 45C (recharging) |
| Portable | Yes | yes |
| Weight | 7.7 kg · 17 lbs | 7.3 kg · 16.1 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | EPS | yes |
| Ups Switch Time | 30 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3 |