When you think of DJI, drones are usually the first thing that come to mind. They’ve been the global leader in that space for years, earning a reputation for high-quality aerial gear that can be upgraded over time.
But the DJI Brand has never been the type to stop innovating. In recent years, they’ve expanded into portable power stations, launching the DJI Power 500 and DJI Power 1000, both of which impressed us with their near-silent performance and user-friendly designs.
Since reviewing those units, we were able to get our hands on the brand-new DJI Power 2000. Given how impressed we were with the first two launches, we were pretty excited to test out their most powerful model yet. So, does it live up to the high standards set by its younger brothers, as well as DJI’s wider reputation for innovation and quality? Let’s find out.
Before diving into our performance testing for this unit, as well as our main takeaways, here’s a quick look at what the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station brings to the table:
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To see how this power station will hold up in the real world, we put the Power 2000 through our usual set of tests. Here’s how it performed:
Since this was designed to be a power station for creatives, we figured a lot of people would have it sitting around in standby mode. With the AC inverter left on, it consumed right around 17W idling. That translates to about 5 days of idle runtime, which is actually really respectable for a 2kWh unit.
Like the Power 1000, this unit is also really efficient. When we tested it, we found an efficiency rating of right around 84%. Given that we usually give anything above 80% a thumbs up, we were pretty happy with that.
While DJI advertised a bit higher of a surge headroom, we found it could consistently handle around 3,600W surges without tripping or overheating. We ran repeated surge tests, but the DJI 2000 was able to power through all of them if we kept it under that limit.
While we would have liked if it could surge a little higher, that extra 600W above the 3,000W continuous output rating is going to help if you’re starting up more demanding loads. It’s not the best we’ve seen, but it’s decent for a mid-sized power station.
With that 1,800W solar input, it offers one of the best solar-to-battery ratios we’ve seen. Just using solar panels, you can fully recharge in as little as 1.5 hours. This is a huge win for off-grid use, which we’d imagine was right at the top of DJI’s mind given how many of their fans film with their drones in remote locations.
The AC input worked as advertised, and we could easily charge the unit up in about an hour and a half with a standard wall plug.
Like we found with their previous power station releases, the fans on the Power 2000 are virtually silent. Even while running the heaviest loads possible and overloading the inverter, the Power 2000 remained one of the quietest units we’ve ever tested.
Again, this is ideal for creators, like YouTubers, photographers, podcasters, and basically anyone else who needs a really quiet power source that isn’t going to disrupt their concentration or audio recordings.
This ridiculously quiet operation is also going to be very appealing to campers and RV enthusiasts, as well as pretty much anyone who is in need of a power station that they can use inside their main living space. It’s so quiet that we genuinely think most people would be able to sleep beside it.
The Power 2000 gets a lot right, and here are just a few of the top features that stood out to us during our testing:
First off, the performance is excellent. It ran everything we threw at it, handled surges consistently, and recharged quickly, especially from solar.
It’s just a really competent mid-sized power station, which is kind of what we’ve come to expect from DJI at this point. They’re not really the kind of brand that releases junk, and it’s very obvious they sunk a lot of R&D dollars into designing all three of their power stations.
While it may not have the highest surge headroom, it just works really well, and given how many low-quality power stations we’ve tested in the past, that’s nothing to sneeze at.
The ridiculously quiet operation is another huge plus. For creatives filming indoors or campers looking for peace and quiet, this is a game-changer compared to noisier power stations.
The only non-DJI power station we’ve tested that has come anywhere close to being this silent is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, and that’s a massive, whole home power station that costs a lot more than the Power 2000.
The design and portability also impressed us, especially for a power station with a 2,048Wh battery.
At just under 50 lbs, it’s compact and lightweight for its capacity, especially considering it uses durable LiFePO₄ chemistry. Competing units with similar specs are often bulkier and heavier. Again, DJI was obviously very careful when they designed this unit.
Even if you need more capacity, the expansion batteries stack neatly on top of the main Power 2000 unit, and DJI has released a wheeled hand truck that everything connects to for even easier portability.
We also really like the display screen and app integration. The display is simple, bright, and readable outdoors, with clear indicators like “FULL” instead of cryptic numbers. Paired with the DJI app, you can easily manage settings and monitor usage remotely.
Those who are familiar with the DJI product line will not be surprised to hear that this thing is super user-friendly, but those who are new to their products will be pleasantly surprised. It just works really, really well.
The huge variety of accessories and their compatibility with the SDC ports deserves a mention. Just like they have done with their drones in the past, DJI has rolled out a massive lineup of accessories for this unit, including adapters, car chargers, expansion batteries, and much more. Everything also plugs nicely into those SDC ports.
If you’re already invested in DJI products, especially their drones, you also have the ability to fast-charge them directly from the unit’s SDC ports, which is another big advantage.
As mentioned, they’ve also released expansion batteries, which add about 2,000Wh to the storage capacity per battery. You can expand this setup all the way up to 22.5kWh, which means you can get right into serious home backup power if you want to.
No power station is perfect, and the Power 2000 has a few design missteps:
The biggest drawback we found was the plug layout for the 120V ports. Some of the AC outlets overlap when used with certain grounded plugs or bulkier camera adapters, making it frustrating if you need to power multiple devices at the same time.
Even if you’re using DJI cameras, plugging in the battery adaptors is going to block some of the other ports. It’s a relatively big unit, so we just think they could have spaced things out a little better, especially since they’re also a brand that is normally so careful about design and functionality.
We also weren’t thrilled about the lack of a 12V car socket directly on the unit. Instead, you’ll need a proprietary adapter that you’ll connect through the SDC ports. With only two of those ports available, you’ll quickly run into limitations if you’re trying to charge drones, connect an expansion battery, run the solar input, and connect accessories simultaneously.
If they had more like four of those SDC ports, rather than just giving you two, this wouldn’t be nearly as big of an issue, but given how many accessories connect to them, two just isn’t enough.
Lastly, there’s no built-in LED light. While not a deal-breaker, many mid-level power stations include this simple but useful feature for emergencies or camping. Given how innovative the DJI brand can be, we would have loved to see some sort of creative light feature, like we saw with the hugely impressive Anker SOLIX C800X.
If you’re a creative professional, drone pilot, or someone already invested in the DJI ecosystem, the Power 2000 is an easy recommendation. Its quiet operation, excellent solar performance, and accessory support make it perfect for fieldwork, shoots, or off-grid projects.
On the other hand, if you’re looking primarily for home emergency backup power, you might get more value from competitors like the Pecron F3000LFP. For around the same price (currently less), it offers a larger battery and inverter capacity, without requiring proprietary accessories.
That said, for portability, simplicity, and integration into the DJI lineup, the Power 2000 hits the mark.
The DJI Power 2000 shows that DJI isn’t just dipping a toe into the power station market, they’re here to compete.
It’s not flawless, but it blends smart design, quiet operation, and impressive solar charging capabilities into a package that feels every bit like a DJI product: sleek, reliable, and thoughtfully engineered. For drone pilots, creators, or fans of DJI gear, it’s one of the best portable power stations you can buy right now.
For home backup users, you may want to compare it to larger-capacity options, but overall, the Power 2000 proves DJI can do more than just drones.
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