The catch
DJI Power 500
You need model-specific SDC Lite adapters for solar and fast DJI-drone charging, and not all of them come in the box.
Side by side
DJI Power 500 vs Anker SOLIX C800 Plus: Anker brings campsite reserve and lights, and DJI ties in with a drone kit
Quick verdict
For creators, the DJI Power 500 is the better tool. SDC Lite, dual 100W USB-C and very quiet charging serve camera and drone kits directly. The C800 Plus is the stronger all-purpose campsite station, provided 768Wh, 1,200W and its detachable lights are worth more to you.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The catch
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
Compared with newer expandable rivals, a 300W solar ceiling and a fixed 768Wh battery leave less room to adapt.
DJI Power 500
- Why pick it
- You fly DJI aircraft it supports
- You’ll keep both 100W USB-C ports busy
- The catch
- You need model-specific SDC Lite adapters for solar and fast DJI-drone charging, and not all of them come in the box.
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Why pick it
- Rated output of 1,200W is required
- Lights built in mean no separate lighting gear
- The catch
- Compared with newer expandable rivals, a 300W solar ceiling and a fixed 768Wh battery leave less room to adapt.
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What this page compares
A quiet, creator-focused box goes up against a bigger campsite station that has lighting built in.
This one comes down to capacity and special feature first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Day to day
How each one fits your routine
DJI's battery condition gets exposed by a 900W cooking appliance
For a cooking appliance that draws 900W continuously, C800 Plus is the cleaner pick. It stays under Anker's 1200W rated output. DJI's published 1000W maximum applies above 20 percent charge, and the manual's 800W rating is the conservative limit used here. Don’t buy Power 500 assuming a 900W appliance will keep running through the last stretch of the battery.
Where this comes from
Set the appliance’s actual input against the normal output ratings. A footnote in DJI's specification makes its 1000W maximum depend on charge level. Boost modes and surge ratings are left out. Follow each station's ventilation and operating instructions.
Work out what the evening needs once the camera kit is charged
Say your camera and laptop chargers take 360Wh, and lights and other small equipment take another 200Wh before morning. For that 560Wh plan, C800 Plus is the stronger fit as a base battery. Under our allowance Power 500 has about 410Wh available and Anker has about 614Wh. DJI's specialist charging connection may save time, yet it can’t supply the overnight energy that’s missing.
Where this comes from
At the outputs, the example needs 360 + 200 = 560Wh. An illustrative 80 percent usable-energy allowance gives 512 × 0.8 = 409.6Wh and 768 × 0.8 = 614.4Wh. They are planning estimates that assume no recharge and are not measured runtime or guaranteed delivered energy.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
In the field, I charge DJI drone batteries
Supported flight batteries can be charged directly, and faster than with a standard AC charger, using DJI SDC or SDC Lite accessories.
- DJI Power 500
- Better fit
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Depends
It will run beside a bed or desk
Low-noise behavior at light to moderate loads is documented by the maker or an independent test. Fans can still speed up during fast charging.
- DJI Power 500
- Better fit
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Good
I charge modern laptops straight from it
With at least one USB-C port delivering 100W or more, there’s less need to run a laptop brick through the inverter.
- DJI Power 500
- Better fit
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Good
Room for storage is limited
DJI Power 500 lists “512Wh” for capacity, while Anker SOLIX C800 Plus lists “768Wh”. This sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch.
- DJI Power 500
- Better fit
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Depends
I need power at campsites and on weekends away
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus lights, electronics and moderate camp loads are a good match for its portability, ports and practical capacity.
- DJI Power 500
- Good
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Better fit
I want to monitor it remotely and set limits
Useful status, charge-rate, schedule or reserve settings are available through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth control.
- DJI Power 500
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Better fit
Option A
DJI, Power 500
Power 500
Built with creators in mind, this 512Wh station charges quietly, has dual 100W USB-C and offers an SDC Lite route for supported DJI batteries.
- Best for
- You fly DJI aircraft it supports
Facts we checked
- Capacity: 512Wh
- Special feature: SDC Lite drone charging
- Rated AC output: 800W documented rated output
- To reach 1000W maximum continuous output, battery level must stay above 20 percent. The existing manual record uses 800W rated AC.
Option B
Anker SOLIX, A1754
C800 Plus
Aimed at camping, this 768Wh, 1,200W station has a top compartment that stores and recharges two detachable three-mode lights.
- Best for
- Rated output of 1,200W is required
Facts we checked
- Capacity: 768Wh
- Special feature: Two rechargeable camping lights
- Rated AC output: 1,200W
- Rated AC output of 1200W.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | DJI Power 500 | Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512Wh | 768Wh | It determines how frequently you have to refill, empty or begin a new batch. |
| Special feature | SDC Lite drone charging | Two rechargeable camping lights | When you intend to use this function, whether the unit has it can decide your shortlist. |
| Rated AC output | 800W documented rated output | 1,200W | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With DJI Power 500
- DJI’s manual states 800W rated AC output, and up to 1,000W maximum continuous output under stated battery conditions. Base your load sizing on the lower, guaranteed number.
With Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
- Independent testing found the fan loud at maximum AC discharge. SurgePad adjusts voltage, which makes it unsuitable for sensitive loads.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the portable power stations we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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DJI Power 500
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