How long will the DJI Power 500 run a full-size fridge?
Will the DJI Power 500 run a full-size fridge?
Yes — the Power 500 runs a full-size fridge comfortably
Its 1000W continuous output easily covers the 150W draw, with 1000W of surge on tap for startup.
How we calculated this
We start from the DJI Power 500's 392 Wh of estimated usable energy at the outlet — its 512 Wh rating, derated for a safe depth of discharge and ~15% inverter loss — then divide by the full-size fridge's 150W draw:
392 Wh ÷ 150 W ≈ 2.6 hours
Heads up: a full-size fridge is a motor/compressor load that spikes 2–3× on startup. The DJI Power 500's 1000W continuous / 1000W surge output has plenty of headroom for that spike.
Real-world runtime varies with temperature, cable losses, and how hard the appliance actually cycles. Treat this as a solid estimate, not a guarantee.
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