How long will the DJI Power 500 run a mini fridge?
Will the DJI Power 500 run a mini fridge?
Yes — the Power 500 runs a mini fridge comfortably
Its 1000W continuous output easily covers the 60W 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 mini fridge's 60W draw:
392 Wh ÷ 60 W ≈ 6.5 hours
Heads up: a mini 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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