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DJI · Large
DJI Compact Size Specs, Price & Buyer Notes
2.05 kWh of storage, 3 kW of continuous AC output, listed at $1,299. That works out to $0.63 per watt-hour and 42.8 watt-hours per pound. Spec figures below are taken from DJI’s own product page; WattPicks editors are deep-use experience reviewers, not a pretend third-party lab for every SKU.
2.05 kWh3 kW AC47.8 lb
What this unit is for
A premium late entrant leaning on fast charging and tight integration with DJI's own cameras and drones.
Best suited to: DJI owners who want the fastest field recharge and already trust the brand. Less suited to: Off-gridders and home-backup buyers who need expandable capacity.
Home backup through an outage, RV living.
Where to buy
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Specifications
3 of 19 fields are published by DJI for this model. The rest are shown as “—” and are excluded from rankings rather than estimated.
| Rated Wh (nameplate) | 2.05 kWh |
|---|---|
| AC output (continuous) | 3 kW |
| AC surge | — |
| Power lifting / boost | — |
| Battery chemistry | — |
| Rated cycles | — |
| Weight | 47.8 lb |
| AC recharge to full | — |
| Max solar input | — |
| AC outlets | — |
| USB-C ports | — |
| USB-A ports | — |
| 12V car port | — |
| UPS switchover | — |
| Max expandable capacity | — |
| Warranty | — |
| Noise level | — |
| Ingress protection | — |
| Operating temp (low) | — |
| List price | $1,299 |
Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from DJI’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: DJI listing on Amazon.
Vendor wording for each figure (3)
capacityWh: “2048 Wh”acOutputW: “3000 watts”weight: “47.8 pounds”
DJI Compact Size specs FAQ
What are the DJI Compact Size specs?
2.05 kWh capacity; 3 kW continuous AC; 47.8 lb; listed at $1,299. 3 of 19 fields are published by DJI on the product page we read.
How long does the DJI Compact Size last?
The vendor does not publish a cycle rating for this model on the page we read. Runtime is still capacity ÷ load; chemistry and duty cycle decide calendar life.
Can the DJI Compact Size charge from solar?
No maximum solar input is published on the product page we read, so we cannot state a solar ceiling for this model.
Is the DJI Compact Size good value?
At the published list price it works out to $0.63 per watt-hour. Compare that figure on our cost-per-watt-hour ranking rather than price alone.
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Where it ranks
Specs table →Position among all 141 power stations we track, in each dimension this unit publishes the inputs for.
| Dimension | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best value (cost per watt-hour) | #65 of 132 | $0.63 |
| Most portable (Wh per pound) | #26 of 135 | 42.8 Wh/lb |
| Most inverter headroom | #61 of 141 | 146 W/100Wh |
| Most output per dollar | #62 of 141 | 2.31 W/$ |
Who buys this brand, and why
All models →Who it is for
- DJI drone and camera owners already in the DJI battery ecosystem
- Creators who need fast, reliable field charging
- Tech buyers who trust DJI hardware quality
What they will pay extra for
- Charging speed above all
- Integration with gear they already own
- Premium build and design
- A brand they already trust
Honest drawbacks
- Very small line-up compared with the specialists
- Premium price per watt-hour
- Limited expandability and no home-backup story
- The DJI-specific ports are only valuable if you own DJI gear
Fits these buying scenarios
All use cases →Mobile Work & Creators
Remote work, film and photo production away from wall power
RV & Van Life
Living and working from a vehicle, on solar and alternator charging
Off-Grid & DIY Solar
Cabins, sheds, job sites and self-built systems
Elsewhere in the DJI range
All DJI models →
Closest rivals by capacity
Other brands’ models nearest in capacity — the units a buyer is most likely to be comparing against this one.
