Can the DJI Power 500 Run a Refrigerator?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Startup risk
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 512Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 435Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 1000W |
| Surge rating | Not published |
| Refrigerator running watts | 180W |
| Startup watts | 1200W |
| Average draw | 59.4W |
| Estimated runtime | 7.3 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 1.4 kWh |
512Wh × 0.85 = 435Wh usable ÷ 59.4W average = 7.3 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your refrigerator and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The DJI Power 500 accepts up to 300W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 1.1 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Solar can’t fully keep up. A refrigerator uses about 1.4 kWh a day at 24 hours of use, more than the DJI Power 500’s best-case solar harvest. Solar will stretch the runtime but not sustain it.
Tips
- A full-size fridge compressor cycles on and off, so its average draw is about a third of its running watts. The startup surge when the compressor kicks in is the real test for the inverter.
- You’ll still have about 820W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The DJI Power 500 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a refrigerator
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 4.1 hours | Startup risk |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | 7.2 hours | Startup risk |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 7.3 hours | Startup risk |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 7.3 hours | Startup risk |
| Jackery Explorer 500 | 518Wh | 500W | 7.4 hours | Startup risk |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 11 hours | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 11 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 11 hours | Yes |
FAQ
Will the DJI Power 500 run a refrigerator overnight?
No. At about 59.4W average it runs out after 7.3 hours. For a full night you need at least 600Wh of capacity.
How long does the DJI Power 500 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 300W of solar input it refills in about 2.3 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 3.4 hours of full sun.
Which power station can run a refrigerator?
The Bluetti EB3A (268Wh, 600W output) can, for about 3.8 hours. See the comparison table below for more options.