DJI Power 1000 V2 Review

If the original DJI Power 1000 was a polite handshake, this V2 is a full-on bear hug. Same 1024Wh LFP battery, yes, but that’s about the only thing DJI hasn’t changed. Now it belts out 2600W of AC power, which is frankly ridiculous for something you can still carry with one hand. It charges to 80% in under 40 minutes, and both USB-C ports have been upgraded to 140W, meaning you can now feed your power-hungry laptop without it sulking. Throw in Bluetooth, WiFi, and the ability to add enough expansion batteries to power a small street, and this thing’s less of a power station and more of an electrical knockout punch to blackouts.

Design and Build Quality

If you were expecting DJI to just slap a new badge on the old model and call it a day, think again. The Power 1000 V2 looks every bit the serious bit of kit it is: solid, purposeful, and clearly built for more than just charging your phone at a campsite. The entire unit feels like it’s been carved out of one solid lump, with clean lines and no-nonsense controls all laid out on the front where you can actually reach them.

• All controls, ports, and display front-facing for ease of use
• Bright, clear 85mm LCD that you can actually read without squinting
• Two 2600W AC outlets, USB-A and upgraded 140W USB-C ports neatly aligned under the display

The build quality is typical DJI, sturdy plastics, tight panel gaps, and a general air of “I could take a knock and still work just fine.” The only chink in its armour is the lack of a weatherproof rating. So, while it looks like it could survive a drop off the back of a ute, you probably shouldn’t leave it in a downpour unless you want it to become an expensive paperweight.

• No official IP rating – it’s tough, but it’s not waterproof
• 14.2 kg weight makes it heavier than some rivals, but still portable

It’s a design that’s easy to live with. Everything you need is right there in front of you, nothing’s fiddly, and the overall footprint is small enough to tuck in a corner of your workshop, caravan, or even the boot of your car without having to rearrange your entire life to make room.

Portability and Weight

For something that can pump out 2600 watts, the Power 1000 V2 is surprisingly manageable. At 14.2 kilograms, it’s not exactly featherweight, but it’s still in the “lift it with one hand and look casual about it” category, at least until you’ve done it a few times and your forearm starts writing a strongly worded letter to your brain.

• 14.2 kg total weight – heavier than some 1kWh rivals, like the EcoFlow Delta 2, but with a bigger inverter under the hood
• Compact footprint – doesn’t dominate the boot, workshop bench, or caravan floor
• One-handed carry handle – genuinely usable, not just a token grip

Compared to bigger brutes like DJI’s own Power 2000, this thing feels almost dainty. You can lug it around building sites, campsites, or awkward narrow staircases without having to enlist a second person or a chiropractor.

• Balanced weight distribution so it doesn’t swing like a wrecking ball when you walk
• No sharp edges to dig into your hands mid-carry

It’s the sort of portability sweet spot where you don’t think twice about taking it somewhere, but you’re still aware you’ve brought a serious chunk of power with you.

AC Charging Performance

When it comes to charging from the wall, the Power 1000 V2 doesn’t just sip politely, it inhales. Plug it into mains with the included lead, flick the recharge switch to Fast, and it pulls over 1400 watts like it’s trying to empty the national grid before dinner time.

• Fast mode: 0–80% in under 40 minutes, full in under 53 minutes
• Standard mode: drops to around 600W for quieter overnight charging

DJI claims 37 minutes to hit 80%, I managed it in just under 40. That’s still absurdly quick for a 1024Wh pack, especially when you remember it’s whisper-quiet while doing it.

• Noise level: around 37dB at full tilt, quieter than some fridges
• Max temp recorded: about 47°C in a 21°C room

It’s the sort of charging performance that means you can forget to top it up before heading out, plug it in while you’re getting ready, and still leave the house with enough juice for anything you throw at it.

Car and Solar Charging Options

Of course, the wall socket isn’t always an option. Sometimes you’re halfway up a mountain, stuck in the middle of the bush, or parked somewhere so remote the nearest power point is a day’s hike away. That’s where the Power 1000 V2’s car and solar charging come in. though, in true DJI fashion, you’ll need a dongle or two to make it all happen.

• Standard car charging dongle: 12–30V input at up to 8A, capped at 100W
• Twin 12V outlet option: doubles to around 200W charging speed
• Solar panel adapter: supports panels under 30V, up to 400W total across three inputs

Off a standard 12V socket, you’re looking at about 10 hours for a full charge. That’s fine if you’re driving coast to coast, less so if you’ve just popped out for milk. The good news is you can get creative. Run two 12V adapters at once or plug in a combination of folding panels to keep it topped up at camp.

• Tested with DJI IBCPOWER  200W panel: 100-150W in our winter sun conditions
• Simulated max 400W input using multiple panels and bench supplies

And if you want to skip the slow lane entirely, DJI will sell you a 1kW Super Fast Car Charger that feeds directly off your alternator and can get you back to 100% in about 78 minutes of driving. There’s also a 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger for serious off-grid setups, supporting up to 1200W of solar, though it costs a small fortune and requires an expansion battery to hit full speed.

AC Output and Inverter Performance

This is where the Power 1000 V2 really struts. Most power stations of this size are content with an inverter in the 1500 to 1800-watt range, but DJI clearly decided that was boring. So they’ve fitted one that pumps out a continuous 2600 watts, the sort of output you normally see in units twice the size and weight.

• Continuous output: 2600W pure sine wave
• Peak overload: beeps at ~2900W, cuts out just over 3000W
• Two AC outlets for everything from laptops to power tools

That pure sine wave is important, no nasty spikes or rough edges to upset sensitive electronics. I even checked it on an oscilloscope, and it came out looking smoother than a jazz radio host.

Real-world testing was where it got fun. It powered my 12,000 BTU portable aircon, which can be a diva with its compressor kick-in, didn’t flinch.

• Perfect for intermittent loads like saws, kettles, or portable cooking gear
• 86% AC efficiency measured under a 2kW resistive load

It’s overkill for charging a phone, but that’s not the point. This is a power station that lets you run proper, thirsty gear without needing an extension lead to civilisation.

Real-World Use Cases

The Power 1000 V2 isn’t just a pretty box with a big number on the side, it’s built to get stuck into actual jobs. Whether you’re on site, on the road, or in the middle of a blackout, it’s got enough grunt to keep your day moving.

• On the job site: runs saws, grinders, and other tools where power leads don’t reach
• At home during outages: keeps fridges cold, WiFi alive, and kettles boiling
• On the road: charges drones, cameras, laptops, and even portable air conditioning

I used it to charge a dead car battery while camping. I plugged it into an electric heater for testing, 1.8kW constant load, no problem. And in the office, it kept my full desktop PC and monitor humming.

• Handled portable aircon without flinching
• Boiled a full kettle at 2600W in 4 minutes
• Ran two laptops plus charging batteries from both 140W USB-C ports simultaneously

It’s one of those rare pieces of kit you find excuses to use, even when you don’t actually need it, just because it can.

SDC Ports and Accessory Compatibility

The SDC ports are DJI’s not-so-secret weapon. They’re proprietary, yes, and that means you’re locked into their ecosystem of adapters and accessories, but it also means they can do far more than a bog-standard 12V socket ever could.

• Two SDC ports: one standard, one “Lite” for lower-power accessories
• Standard port works with expansion batteries, high-speed chargers, and heavy-duty adapters
• Lite port for smaller loads like car and solar dongles

With the right dongle, you can charge from your car, pull in solar, or even directly feed power into DJI drone batteries, Air, Mavic, Inspire, and Matrice models, at up to 230W. The bad news? If you’ve got the Mini 4 Pro or Neo, there’s no direct charging yet.

• SDC accessories include: car charging dongle, solar panel adapter, USB expansion options
• Flexible voltage and current control depending on the connected dongle

It’s clever, it’s versatile, and it future-proofs the Power 1000 V2, but it does mean you’ll slowly accumulate a collection of oddly shaped DJI cables and adapters. Which is fine, until you leave the one you need at home.

Expansion Battery Support

If 1024Wh isn’t enough to keep your lights on, DJI’s answer is simple, bolt on more batteries until it is. The Power 1000 V2 supports up to five of their 2048Wh expansion packs, which turns it from a handy portable power box into something that could run a small café for the afternoon.

• Supports up to five 2048Wh expansion batteries
• Maximum total capacity: 11,264Wh
• Each expansion battery weighs 16.5kg, still movable, but not “grab and go”

Connecting them is easy, plug into the SDC port and the main unit recognises the new capacity instantly. You can mix and match as you like, building your own Franken-power-station depending on how much runtime you actually need.

• Ideal for off-grid setups where mains power is days away
• Keeps the main unit’s portability if you only bring expansions when necessary

It’s a neat way to scale up without having to buy a completely different power station, and because the main inverter is already beefy enough, you get the same 2600W output even when you’ve stacked on enough juice to outlast a long weekend.

UPS Mode and Transfer Speed

The UPS mode on the Power 1000 V2 isn’t just a tick-box feature, it’s properly quick. Plug your gear in, connect the unit to mains, and it’ll feed power straight through without touching the battery. Then, when the grid goes on holiday, it flips to battery in less time than it takes to blink.

• Transfer speed: less than 10 milliseconds, twice as fast as the original Power 1000
• Suitable for most home electronics including relatively sensitive devices
• Not quite zero-transfer so mission-critical servers may still notice

I tested it mid-graphics benchmark on my desktop PC, the sort of thing that would crash instantly with even the tiniest power hiccup. The switchover was seamless, with no blue screens, no dropped progress, and no swear words.

• Waveform distortion during switch is minimal and short-lived
• Behaves exactly like a dedicated UPS but with far more capacity

For anyone in a blackout-prone area, this means your router, fridge, or gaming rig can keep chugging along while the neighbours scramble for candles.

App Features and Connectivity

DJI’s app isn’t the flashiest thing on the planet, but it gets the job done. It connects over both Bluetooth and WiFi, so you can tweak settings and check stats whether you’re standing next to the unit or lounging in a hammock halfway across camp.

• Dual connectivity: Bluetooth for close range, WiFi for remote monitoring
• Control basics on-device or via app, no need to dive into menus just to toggle AC output
• Live readouts for input/output wattage, remaining capacity, and charging mode

Compared to the app ecosystems from EcoFlow or Bluetti, DJI’s feels a bit… simpler. You won’t find endless menus, graphs, or experimental features hidden in subfolders, but you do get the core tools you’ll actually use.

• Customise AC/DC timeout settings without touching the hardware buttons
• Firmware updates delivered over the air
• Port toggling and mode changes without getting out of your chair

It’s not here to win design awards, but it is reliable, stable, and free from the sort of overcomplicated fluff that gets in the way of just using the power station.

Limitations and Considerations

For all its muscle, the Power 1000 V2 isn’t perfect. A few quirks and compromises mean it won’t be the ultimate choice for everyone, though for most people, they’ll be minor annoyances rather than deal-breakers.

• No built-in 12V car socket – you’ll need a dongle for DC output
• No built-in MPPT controller for solar, limiting panel compatibility without adapters
• Only two USB-C ports – fine for some, limiting if most of your kit is USB-C

The reliance on SDC accessories is both its strength and its Achilles’ heel. Yes, it makes the system incredibly versatile, but forget the right dongle and you’ll find yourself staring at a very expensive box you can’t use to its full potential.

• Proprietary ecosystem means accessories aren’t always cheap
• No weatherproof rating – keep it dry or risk tears

Then there’s the weight. While it’s portable enough for most situations, there are lighter 1kWh units out there – just none that will happily dump 2600W into your appliances without breaking a sweat.

Conclusion and Overall Verdict

The DJI Power 1000 V2 is what happens when a portable power station stops trying to be polite and decides to outgun most the field. It’s small enough to carry with one hand, powerful enough to run serious kit, and flexible enough to slot into everything from weekend camping trips to off-grid workshops.

It’s not without flaws. You’ll need DJI’s proprietary accessories to unlock its full potential, and the lack of a weatherproof rating means it’s better suited to covered workspaces or campsites than wet, muddy paddocks. But those feel like acceptable trade-offs when you consider just how much it can do.

If you want a power station that can handle everything from charging your laptop to powering a heater in the middle of nowhere, and do it without sounding like a jet engine, the Power 1000 V2 deserves a spot at the top of your shortlist.

Would We Buy It?

Yes. Absolutely. The Power 1000 V2 is one of those rare bits of kit that does exactly what it says on the tin, only louder, faster, and with more muscle than you thought possible for its size. It’s not perfect, but the combination of portability, absurd output, and rapid charging makes it the sort of thing you’ll keep finding excuses to use.

The only real reasons to pass would be if you need absolute weatherproofing, can’t be bothered with DJI’s proprietary dongles, or simply don’t need 2600 watts of brute force in a portable package. For everyone else, it’s a very easy “yes”, a blackout-busting, tool-running, tech-charging box that just works.

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Zachary Skinner

Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.