A budget 828Wh station with a strong 1500W inverter for people who need to run real appliances but can wait for slow recharges.
Amazon $399.99The VTOMAN Jump 1500X is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The VTOMAN Jump 1500X leads on value and AC output. The Goal Zero Yeti 700 wins on charging speed, portability and battery life. The VTOMAN Jump 1500X costs $299.96 less ($399.99 vs $699.95).
For campers and overlanders who want a rugged, easy-to-carry battery for devices, lights and a portable fridge, and can live with a modest 600W inverter.
Amazon $699.95Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VTOMAN Jump 1500X for value ($0.48 per rated Wh vs $1.03 per rated Wh) and AC output (1,500 W continuous AC vs 600 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 700 for charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 42 min vs 0-100% on AC in 5 h), portability (74 Wh per kg (20.3 lb (9.2 kg)) vs 50 Wh per kg (36.2 lb (16.4 kg))) and battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VTOMAN Jump 1500X | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.48 per rated Wh | 9 $1.03 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 58 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 76 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 12 600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 0 0-100% on AC in 5 h | 73 0-100% on AC in 1 h 42 min |
| Portability 10% | 10 50 Wh per kg (36.2 lb (16.4 kg)) | 52 74 Wh per kg (20.3 lb (9.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 11 200 W max solar input | 17 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 45 expandable, 100 W USB-C | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
VTOMAN Jump 1500X
No independent test published yet.
Goal Zero Yeti 700
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 560 Wh | 82.7% | AC output discharge test; OutdoorGearLab states 83%, 560/677.37 works out to 82.7% |
Specifications
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | Goal Zero Yeti 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 828 Wh | 677.4 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 560 Wh (83%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 2,376 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 600 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 3 | 2 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 180 W | 500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 5 h (VTOMAN Jump 1500X user manual: full charge with the supplied 180W AC adapter takes 4-5 hours; upper end (5 h) used.) | 1 h 42 min (1.7 h in fast mode, 500W (manufacturer); ships in 340W low mode, about 3 h. OutdoorGearLab measured 2.5 h on the default setting) |
| Max solar input | 200 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-30V MPPT | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 36.2 lb (16.4 kg) | 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.17 x 10.63 x 11.02 in | 11.32 x 7.84 x 8.55 in |
| App | - | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-12 | 2024 |
