Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
Ranked #19 of 46 power stations we track.
A 6th-generation 998Wh LiFePO4 Yeti with a 2,000W pure sine inverter, four AC outlets, four USB-C ports and up to 900W of solar input, aimed at overlanding and home backup.
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Strengths
- 2,000W continuous / 3,600W surge pure sine inverter
- Up to 900W solar across the HPP (600W, 12.3-60V) and 8mm (300W) inputs
- Four USB-C ports including one 140W and one 60W
- Grid-to-battery switchover in under 15 ms
Watch out for
- Solar inputs are Goal Zero HPP and 8mm, not XT60 or Anderson
- Not compatible with Goal Zero expansion modules or Tank batteries
- Car charging with the 12V car charger takes about 9.3 hours
Score breakdown
How the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 scores: 7.7/10Methodology
- Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
- Rated cycle life12% weight4,000
- AC output12% weight2,000 W
- Energy density12% weight28.28 Wh/lb
- AC recharge time12% weight72 min
- Solar recharge rate8% weight0.9 W per Wh
- Expandable8% weightNo
- UPS switchover8% weight15 ms
- Warranty8% weight5 yr
- App control4% weightwifi+bluetooth
Full specifications
| Brand | Goal Zero |
|---|---|
| Model | Yeti 1000 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 998.4 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles to 80% | 4,000 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 2,000 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 3,600 |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| Pure sine wave | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 4 |
| USB-C max per port (W) | 140 |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12V car outlet | Yes |
| AC charging input, max (W) | 1,000 |
| Fastest AC recharge (min) | 72 |
| Solar input, max (W) | 900 |
| Solar input, min voltage (V) | 12.3 |
| Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V) | 60 |
| Solar input connector | other |
| Expandable with extra batteries | No |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 15 |
| Weight (lb) | 35.3 |
| App connectivity | wifi+bluetooth |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What will it run, and for how long?
| Appliance | Draw | Inverter | Runtime | Runtime as a share of 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP | 56 W | Runs | 15 h | |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.5 W | Runs | 5.4 days | |
| Smartphone charger | 10 W | Runs | 3.5 days | |
| Laptop computer | 50 W | Runs | 17 h | |
| LED bulb (60 W equivalent) | 9 W | Runs | 3.9 days | |
| Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR) | 160 Wavg 51 W cycling | Runs | 17 h | |
| 12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45) | 58 Wavg 7 W cycling | Runs | 5.1 days | |
| LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch) | 162 W | Runs | 5.2 h | |
| Window fan | 153 W | Runs | 5.5 h | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,300 W | Runs | 39 min | |
| Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft) | 1,500 W | Runs | 34 min | |
| Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W3,000 W to start | Runs | 51 min |
Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 998.4 Wh as usable (849 Wh) to cover inverter and DC conversion losses. Fridges and freezers are averaged over their compressor cycle. An appliance runs only if its running watts fit the 2,000 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 3,600 W surge rating. Wattages come from our appliance wattage table; try your own mix in the runtime calculator.
Which solar panels fit it?
- Solar input up to 900 W
- Voltage window 12.3–60 V
- Connector brand-specific
| Panel | Rated | Voc | Connection | Solar-only recharge | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | 400 W | 39.2 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.3 h | Renogy |
| Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase | 400 W | 47.2 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.3 h | Renogy |
| Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel | 400 W | 57.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.3 h | Anker SOLIX |
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | 400 W | 48 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.3 h | EcoFlow |
| EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel | 400 W | 37.1 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.3 h | EcoFlow |
| Goal Zero Nomad 400 | 400 W | 23.84 V | Plugs straight in | 3.3 h | Goal Zero |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | 220 W | 21.5 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.1 h | EcoFlow |
| Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase | 220 W | 23.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.1 h | Renogy |
| BougeRV 200W Foldable Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 21 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | BougeRV |
| Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | 200 W | 19.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | Renogy |
| Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 57.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | ShopSolar |
| BLUETTI SP200L 200W Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 24.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | BLUETTI |
| BougeRV 200W N-Type ShadePower Solar Panel | 200 W | 36.4 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | BougeRV |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel | 200 W | 22.2 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 6.7 h | Rich Solar |
| Goal Zero Nomad 200 | 200 W | 23 V | Plugs straight in | 6.7 h | Goal Zero |
| Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase | 200 W | 21.8 V | Plugs straight in | 6.7 h | Goal Zero |
| EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel | 110 W | 21.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 12 h | EcoFlow |
| BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel | 100 W | 41.4 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | BLUETTI |
| EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | EcoFlow |
| BLUETTI SP100L 100W Portable Solar Panel | 100 W | 24.62 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | BLUETTI |
| EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | EcoFlow |
| Rich Solar MEGA 100 | 100 W | 22.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | Rich Solar |
| BougeRV Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel with Pre-Punched Holes | 100 W | 30.5 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 13 h | BougeRV |
Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 998.4 Wh ÷ the lower of75% of the panel's rating or the station's solar input limit. A panel rated above the input limit is safe as long as its Voc fits, because the station only draws what it can take. MC4 panels need a standard MC4 adapter cable, which many stations include. Wiring two panels in series doubles the Voc, so check the total against the voltage window. Try any pairing in the solar panel matcher.
4 panels that don't fit
- Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- EcoFlow 125W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel: its XT60 plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 100: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
How it compares
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Anker SOLIX F3800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 4,000 | 3,000 | — |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 600 W | 6,000 W |
| Energy density | 28.28 Wh/lb | 27.5 Wh/lb | 29.02 Wh/lb |
| AC recharge time | 72 min | 60 min | — |
| Solar recharge rate | 0.9 W per Wh | 0.77 W per Wh | 0.63 W per Wh |
| Expandable | No | Yes | Yes |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| App control | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth |