DJI, finest recognized for its line of drones, at this time introduced the launch of the Power 2000, a transportable energy station. DJI already affords the Energy 1000, and the Energy 2000 is a bigger, extra succesful model of the Energy 1000.
I used to be capable of take a look at the Energy 2000 earlier than launch, to offer perception into the product for many who may be on the lookout for a big energy station possibility.
DJI’s Energy 2000 has a 2048Wh capability with an LFP battery, double the capability of the Energy 1000. It is designed to energy a number of gadgets or massive home equipment and tools in emergencies, when off-grid, or when no conventional energy supply is offered equivalent to in a van residing scenario. It is $1,299, so it isn’t low cost, however it does appear to be priced competitively.
DJI describes the Energy 2000 as compact, and it’s in comparison with some competing merchandise with related capacities, however it stretches the definition of transportable. The Energy 2000 weighs roughly 50 kilos, so whereas it’s a system that works nicely at residence as a backup, in a automobile, or in an off-grid scenario the place you could have the flexibility to move it, it isn’t one thing that is superb for carrying round.
Most individuals aren’t going to need to lug a 50-pound system out for a day on the park or the seaside, and it isn’t going to work for tenting when a automobile is not obtainable, equivalent to in a hike-in scenario. There are different, smaller energy banks which are higher for that goal, however the Energy 2000 is right as a house backup unit or for automobile residing conditions. In case you want much more energy, the Energy 2000 does assist as much as 10 Energy Growth Battery items (every 2048Wh) for a complete capability of twenty-two,528Wh.
DJI included two carrying handles on both facet of the Energy 2000, however it may have achieved higher. Anker’s energy banks of this measurement include a set of wheels and an extendable deal with so you possibly can extra simply transport them, and together with one thing related would have made the Energy 2000 a lot simpler to maneuver from place to put. Even bringing it to totally different rooms and transferring it exterior to check charging was a chore throughout the assessment as a result of weight, although measurement is a special story. It is heavy, however it’s smaller than I’d have anticipated. It measures in at 17.5 inches by 13 inches by 9 inches.
The entire ports are on the entrance of the Energy 2000 for simple entry. There are 4 AC ports that accommodate commonplace plugs, 4 USB-C ports, 4 USB-A ports, two bidirectional “good” DC ports, and two 1/4″ threaded ports for DJI equipment, photo voltaic panels, and different gadgets. The entire ports can be utilized without delay, for charging a number of gadgets on the identical time. Two of the USB-C ports assist 140W and had been capable of cost my MacBook Pro at full velocity with the USB-C to MagSafe cable, whereas the opposite two ports assist 65W.
There is a energy button that prompts the Energy 2000 if you maintain it down for 2 seconds, and a separate AC button that activates the AC ports. A show on the entrance tells you what is drawing energy and the way lengthy the battery will final, or how a lot energy the system is drawing from an outlet and the time to recharge.
The Energy 2000 can deal with a complete of three,000 watts, so it’s highly effective sufficient to run most home equipment and gadgets within the residence. It may deal with fridges (even full-sized), heaters, microwaves, transportable AC items, medical gadgets, and energy instruments. Whereas it is helpful to have a tool just like the Energy 2000 available for energy outages, I discover the big batteries helpful in conditions the place I want to make use of a software in a spot the place there is not any outlet.
I can put the Energy 2000 in my Gorilla Cart and plug in no matter I want. I’ve achieved this when sanding, utilizing a strain washer, utilizing a warmth gun, powering a store vac, and extra. My brother retains an identical massive energy financial institution in his automotive for emergencies, and I’ve additionally used one for backup energy. In case you’ve ever had a multi-hour or multi-day energy outage due to a climate occasion, you are conscious of the utility of a giant energy financial institution or backup generator.
The Energy 2000 has sufficient capability to energy my router and my cable modem for longer than an 8-hour workday, so if the electrical energy is out, I can nonetheless get on-line with AT&T fiber. I plugged in my PlayStation 5, 65-inch TV, Apple TV, and a few lights. Energy draw was 400W, give or take, and it was capable of run the whole lot for over 4 hours.
Charging my MacBook Air dropped the Energy 2000’s battery from one hundred pc to 95 %, and it dropped a % charging my iPhone 16 Pro Max from zero to 80 %. I can not take a look at what number of occasions I can cost my MacBook or iPhone as a result of it will take endlessly, however primarily based on the take a look at expenses, it ought to deal with charging a MacBook Air round 20 occasions and an iPhone 16 over 100 occasions. It may additionally cost my digicam battery over 100 occasions, and naturally it could actually cost DJI drones.
I haven’t got medical tools, however these sorts of batteries will be helpful for CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and different gadgets that want energy even when there’s an outage. The Energy 2000 has an possibility for an uninterruptible energy provide mode. It may be plugged right into a wall outlet, a tool will be plugged into the Energy 2000, after which if the ability goes out, the system will stay on with no interruption. It additionally affords passthrough charging, so you should use it as a charging station that expands the variety of gadgets that may run from a single outlet.
DJI means that the Energy 2000 can run a router for 152 hours, a projector for 80 hours, a automotive fridge for 38 hours, an electrical fan for 18 hours, and a lamp for 180 hours. A DJI drone ought to be capable to cost 24 occasions.
I drained and charged the Energy 2000 a number of occasions over the testing interval. I have never had it lengthy sufficient to find out how lengthy it holds a cost, however in my expertise, these sorts of batteries will keep charged for months. You often have to make use of them each three to 6 months for optimum well being, and you will not need to retailer it with a full cost. The Energy 2000 makes use of a lithium iron phosphate battery that DJI says will retain 80 % capability after 4,000 cycles, and that it is ready to keep energy for months on account of its energy administration options.
DJI’s app works with the Energy 2000, so you possibly can verify the remaining battery and get a readout of how lengthy the accent will final primarily based on what’s plugged in (this is identical readout that is on the show). DJI’s remaining battery estimates had been correct, and had been inside about 20 minutes of the particular battery life in my testing. After I did drain the battery to zero twice, it had a zero readout earlier than it was fully out of energy, so I had a grace interval earlier than it shut off.
The perfect half concerning the Energy 2000 is how shortly it could actually cost. With a brilliant charging mode, it could actually settle for as much as 1,800 watts to cost from 0 to 80 % in 55 minutes. I did blow a fuse doing that, so it does have to cost from an outlet with nothing else on the circuit when you’ve got 15-amp circuits. I’ve a 20-amp circuit for a kiln, which supported extra energy draw for the quicker charging.
The usual charging is about 1200W, and that takes underneath two hours to cost, which is a lot quick sufficient for me. The Energy 2000 is ready to cost with a photo voltaic panel, and DJI despatched a 100W mannequin for testing. At 100W, it is going to take over a day to cost the Energy 2000 to one hundred pc even in full solar, so you are going to need a critical photo voltaic panel array should you plan to recharge the Energy 2000 with photo voltaic. It is summer time the place I’m, and we have had sunny, 90-degree climate, however I am not sometimes getting the total 100W due to tree cowl, and the truth that the solar strikes all through the day. Even partial solar or a cloudy day will give a bit little bit of energy, so you will not be fully with out cost.
To attach a photo voltaic panel to the Energy 2000, DJI has a $60 Photo voltaic Panel adapter. It solely connects to DJI-certified Zignes photo voltaic panels, and it helps plugging in three panels for a most of 400W per adapter. The Energy 2000 can be utilized with different photo voltaic panels, however a converter is required to attach the photo voltaic panel to the adapter module. Different batteries like this have built-in ports for photo voltaic panels, so I am unsure why DJI went the adapter route.
You may also cost from a automotive at as much as 1000W, although that requires the DJI Power Super Fast Car Charger. Charging through a automotive expenses the battery to full in 145 minutes, plus there is a automotive and photo voltaic combo for quicker charging, and an choice to pair AC and DC charging. You may plug the Energy 2000 in and likewise draw energy from a photo voltaic panel or automotive charger, at as much as 2200W whole.
Charging was quiet, and I may barely hear the Energy 2000 when it was plugged in. DJI says that with commonplace charging, the sound isn’t any increased than 30dB, and I could not hear it except I used to be proper subsequent to it. I did not really feel it get heat when charging gadgets or charging up itself.
DJI says there are 26 built-in temperature sensors and 21 fuses to detect anomalies, stopping overcharging, overvoltage, overcurrent, and different issues of safety. The system is made from flame-retardant materials and it has a load-bearing capability of as much as a ton, plus it has inside protections in opposition to unintended water publicity and outside condensation. It may function usually in temperatures as much as 113°F.
There’s a three 12 months guarantee, and DJI affords prolonged warranties to prospects who register on the DJI web site.
Backside Line
DJI’s Energy 2000 has a aggressive worth level and a sexy array of ports and options, so it’s price contemplating should you’re on the lookout for a battery with a 2000Wh capability. The app is beneficial for keeping track of energy switch, and I appreciated the high-power USB-C ports.
I do want DJI added wheels and a deal with for simpler transportation, and there are additionally fairly a number of add-ons and equipment which are wanted if you wish to cost the battery with a automotive or with photo voltaic. You will have to take these add-ons into consideration when evaluating the DJI Energy 2000 to competing merchandise.
The best way to Purchase
The DJI Energy 2000 will be purchased from the DJI website for $1,099 due to a present sale. Retail worth is anticipated to be $1,299.
Observe: DJI supplied MacRumors with a Energy 2000 for the aim of this assessment. No different compensation was acquired.