The Goal Zero Yeti 500 rates 3.7 among small portable power stations; the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 rates 3.5 among mid-size ones. The Goal Zero Yeti 500 costs $700 less ($499.95 vs $1,199.95).
For outdoor use where weather resistance matters, with enough capacity for a weekend of lights, devices and a small fridge; buyers after value per watt-hour can do better elsewhere.
Amazon Goal Zero $499.95For overlanders, van builders and campers who want a weather-resistant 1 kWh station that can run high-draw appliances, and are willing to pay more per watt-hour for the build.
B&H Goal Zero $1,199.95Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
These two sit in different size classes (small and mid-size), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 52 $1.00 per rated Wh | 0 $1.20 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 72 500 W continuous AC | 88 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 82 0-100% on AC in 1 h 24 min | 88 0-100% on AC in 1 h 12 min |
| Portability 10% | 43 68 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 kg)) | 32 62 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 29 200 W max solar input | 88 900 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 499.2 Wh | 998.4 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 500 W (1,000 W surge) | 2,000 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 4 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 500 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 24 min (1.4 h in fast mode, 500W (manufacturer spec table; product copy says 90 min); ships in 240W low mode, about 3 h) | 1 h 12 min (1.2 h full, 0-80% in 0.8 h (manufacturer spec page; user guide says 1.1 h)) |
| Max solar input | 200 W | 900 W |
| Solar input voltage | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A | HPP 12.3-60V (600W) + 8mm 13.2-30V (300W) |
| Car charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.32 x 7.82 x 7.8 in | 15.7 x 11.4 x 10.5 in |
| App | Goal Zero Power app | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024 | 2026-09 |
