DJI is preparing an international launch of its new Power Auro 2000 Elite power station. According to the German site teltarif.de, sales begin on 28 October, and the company is already collecting pre-registrations in its store. The model went on sale in China back in September, and it is now becoming clear how it differs from last year’s DJI Power 2000 and who might find it useful this winter.
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What we know about the DJI Power Auro 2000 Elite
This is a 2 kWh-class station built on LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) cells. The exact capacity quoted by teltarif.de is 2016 Wh, with a continuous output of 2000 W. According to Notebookcheck, the inverter delivers a pure sine wave, and output power does not sag as the battery drains. For a fridge, a boiler with a circulation pump, a router and a laptop, that matters more than the peak figures printed on the box.
Battery life is stated too: after 4000 charge cycles the battery should retain at least 80% of its capacity. Charge and discharge the station every day and that is more than ten years of use.
Smaller and lighter than the previous model
DJI says the Elite is 24% smaller by volume and 14% lighter than the DJI Power 2000. The UK site Plug-In Solar Explained, citing third-party reports, puts the weight at roughly 19 kg, but that is an estimate rather than an official figure. The casing has a moisture and salt-resistant coating and 5VB-rated flame-retardant plastic, and according to Notebookcheck the lid can support a load of up to one tonne.
UPS mode and quiet operation
The key household feature here is the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) mode. If mains power drops, the station switches to battery in 0.01 seconds, so a computer, router or CCTV system will not reboot during the changeover. At low loads, noise in UPS mode does not exceed 30 dB, according to Notebookcheck, so the station can sit in a living room.
Sun, car and wall socket
The most noticeable change concerns charging. The Power 2000 needed a separate adapter for solar panels, while the Elite has an MPPT controller built in. There are two 600 W SDC ports: one can take solar panels and the other a car, and the station can charge from both sources at once, up to 1200 W in total. The built-in 600 W car module connects directly to the vehicle’s battery.
From a wall socket, the station charges to 100% in 75 minutes. For anyone who has to make the most of short windows when the power is on, that is the key figure: a little over an hour is enough to refill the tank completely.
USB-C and expansion
Among the nice touches is a retractable 0.8 m USB-C cable rated at 140 W under the PD 3.1 standard, enough to charge a laptop. The system can be expanded with up to five extra batteries, bringing total capacity to 12 kWh. Control and charging modes are handled through the DJI Home app.
Price and release timing
In China the Power Auro 2000 Elite costs 4799 yuan, around 715 US dollars. There was no official European price at the time of the announcement. DJI promises a bonus bundle worth 209 euros to anyone who registers in its store before sales begin, but the contents have not yet been revealed. For reference, the previous DJI Power 2000 sells in the UK for around £799.
Plug-In Solar Explained noticed that the promotional photos show UK sockets, while a close-up of the ports shows a Schuko socket. The author concludes that the model is planned for both the UK and Germany. That is circumstantial evidence rather than confirmation, so treat the UK launch as likely but not guaranteed.
What it means for buyers
The Elite is not a revolution, but it fixes the weak points of its predecessor: no separate solar adapter is needed, the station is lighter, and a car becomes a proper charging source. For a house with solar panels and a car on the drive, it is a convenient option. For a flat where the main aim is to get through a few hours of power cut, 2 kWh and 19 kg may be overkill.
It is worth remembering that a 2 kWh station is expensive, and many jobs can be done with solutions that cost a fraction of the price. A router needs only a small UPS or power bank, phones will be fine with a 25,000 or 50,000 mAh battery, and rechargeable lanterns are perfect for lighting. Below are a few popular AliExpress options that cover these needs without a serious outlay.
Alternatives and add-ons
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300: a compact LiFePO4 station
If you want a power station with a proper socket but do not want to pay for a 2 kWh model, take a look at the ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300. According to the seller, it has a 256 Wh LiFePO4 battery and a 300 W AC output with a peak of up to 600 W. That is enough for a router, a laptop, lamps and charging the whole family’s phones for an evening. It will not run an electric kettle or a heater, so work out the power draw of your appliances beforehand.
Price on 25 October: £146.40
Sold: 1183+ pcs, positive reviews: 98.8%
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UGREEN Nexode 25,000 mAh, 200 W
The seller positions the high-power UGREEN Nexode 25,000 mAh power bank as a battery for a MacBook Pro and iPad. Its combined 200 W output lets you charge a laptop and a phone at the same time. For anyone working from home, it is the most practical way to avoid losing a working day in a power cut: a laptop, phone and router, with the right cables, can all run from one battery.
Price on 25 October: £59.56
Sold: 3619+ pcs, positive reviews: 97.5%
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Vention 50,000 mAh
If capacity matters more than speed, the Vention 50,000 mAh power bank with 22.5 W output is a good fit. It charges more slowly and is not designed for laptops, but it holds enough to charge the family’s phones several times over. There is an LED charge indicator on the body, and the seller explicitly lists home and camping use.
Price on 25 October: £60.27
Sold: 940+ pcs, positive reviews: 96.4%
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Rechargeable camping lantern
This is the cheapest purchase on the list and one of the most popular: a rechargeable lantern with USB charging and a hook. You can hang it in the kitchen, the hallway or a tent. More than 13,000 have been sold, and the price is about that of a couple of cups of coffee, so it makes sense to buy two or three for different rooms.
Price on 25 October: £2.69
Sold: 13548+ pcs, positive reviews: 98.0%
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In brief
- DJI Power Auro 2000 Elite: 2016 Wh, 2000 W, LiFePO4, UPS with a 0.01 s switchover.
- Built-in MPPT, two 600 W SDC inputs and car charging, and a full charge from a wall socket in 75 minutes.
- Global sales from 28 October. In China it costs 4799 yuan, and there is no European price yet.
- For a flat, a smaller station, a powerful power bank and a couple of rechargeable lanterns are often enough.
