Goal Zero power stations
11 stations on sale today. We line them up by what they run and compare them against every rival.
About Goal Zero
The van-life staple with its own way to expand
Goal Zero’s Yetis are a fixture in camper-van builds, helped by Yeti Link, its add-on for alternator charging and for chaining expansion batteries.
Expansion
Yeti Link let owners daisy-chain lead-acid batteries or Goal Zero’s own lithium tanks, a do-it-yourself route to a big home bank.
Van life
The Yeti Link alternator module made the Yeti a common sight in custom camper vans.
Yeti PRO 4000
Marked a shift for the brand, answering the main criticisms of the previous generation.
Today
A current LiFePO4 Yeti range alongside the outgoing Yeti X generation.
How Goal Zero compares
The typical Goal Zero station on sale today against the 5 other brands we cover: medians across each brand’s current range, from our catalogue.
Price per watt-hour
6th of 6 brands$1.01vs $0.58 typical
$100 buys about 99 Wh of Goal Zero battery
Typical elsewhere: 174 Wh
Outage switchover
3rd of 6 brands15 msvs 15 ms typical
Grid power15 ms gapGoal Zero battery
The gap your devices see when the power drops. A blink takes about 100 ms.
Takes extra batteries
6th of 6 brands33% of modelsvs 62% of models typical
4 of Goal Zero’s 12 stations on sale can add a battery later (the lighter block), instead of being replaced.
Rated cycle life
Best of 6 brands4,000 cyclesvs 4,000 cycles typical
About 11.0 years of charging every day before the battery fades to ~80%, on the maker’s rating. The grey mark is the typical 11.0 years elsewhere.
Battery per pound
4th of 6 brands33 Wh/lbvs 38 Wh/lb typical
What a 25 lb Goal Zero station typically holds: about 14 hours of a full-size fridge.
Our picks
The best Goal Zero for…
Best overall is our editor’s pick. The other cards are the top of a shortlist built by one simple rule.
1,505 Wh · 2,000 W · $1,499.95
1.5 kWh, 2,000 W and 900 W of solar input on Goal Zero’s current LiFePO4 generation, rated for 4,000 cycles. Expect to pay more per watt-hour than with most rivals.
$1.00/Wh · 3,994 Wh
4 kWh, 3,600 W and 3,000 W of solar input, and it takes add-on tanks. Goal Zero’s home-backup flagship.
33 Wh/lb · 20.3 lb
677 Wh at 20 lb on LiFePO4 cells: the carry-along Yeti for camp and the van.
The Goal Zero range, smallest to largest
Which Goal Zero is your size?
11 stations on sale, from 94.7 Wh to 6,071 Wh. The bar is battery size on one scale; the line under each name is what that size runs.
Carry it
Under 1 kWh · light enough to carry
Sherpa 100ACWi-Fi router and modem for about 4 hours100 W output · 2.1 lb94.7 Wh$250Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Sherpa 100PDWi-Fi router and modem for about 4 hours100 W output · 1.5 lb94.7 Wh$200Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 300Wi-Fi router and modem for about 13 hours350 W output · 13.7 lb297 Wh$350Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 500XA full-size fridge for about 9 hours300 W output · 12.9 lb497 Wh$500Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 500Wi-Fi router and modem for about 21 hours500 W output · 16.1 lb499 Wh$500Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero- Yeti 700About 1 night of a CPAP with its humidifier600 W output · 20.3 lb677 Wh$700Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 1000XA full-size fridge for about 17 hours1,500 W output · 31.68 lb983 Wh$1,000Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 1000 (6th Gen)A full-size fridge for about 17 hours2,000 W output · 35.3 lb988 Wh$1,200Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Ride out an outage
1–3 kWh · sized for outages and weekends away
- Yeti 1500 (6th Gen)A full-size fridge for about 26 hours2,000 W output · 52.75 lb1,505.28 Wh$1,500Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Back up the house
3 kWh and up · built to stay put and expand
- Yeti PRO 4000+1 configurationsA full-size fridge for about 3 days3,600 W output · 115.7 lb3,994 Wh$4,000Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Yeti 6000XA full-size fridge for about 4 days2,000 W output · 106 lb6,071 Wh$4,000Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero
Run times are planning estimates: a current full-size fridge at 150 W running a third of the time, a CPAP with its humidifier at 62 W for 8 hours, 85% of the battery reaching the outlet. A fridge is only counted when the station can start its compressor.
Full spec tableEvery model side by side, with retired unitsShowHide
2,000 Wh and up · smallest first
- 3,994 Wh$4,0003,600 W3,000 W
- 6,071 Wh$4,0002,000 W600 W
- 7,988 Wh$5,9993,600 W3,000 W
No longer sold
3,032 Wh—2,000 W600 W
| Model | Capacity | Output | Solar in | Price | Where to buy | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti PRO 4000115.7 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 3,994 Wh | 3,600 W | 3,000 W | $4,000$1.00/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero | |
| Yeti 6000X106 lb · NMC · 500 cycles | 6,071 Wh | 2,000 W | 600 W | $4,000$0.66/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero | |
 Yeti PRO 4000 + Tank PRO 4000 (Yeti PRO 8000)196 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 7,988 Wh | 3,600 W | 3,000 W | $5,999$0.75/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Goal Zero | |
| No longer sold | ||||||
 Yeti 3000X69.8 lb · NMC · 500 cycles | 3,032 Wh | 2,000 W | 600 W | — | ||
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Not sure which Goal Zero series you want?
Picking the right series narrows the list far faster than comparing models one by one — it decides portability, expandability and how long the thing lasts before you ever look at a spec sheet.
Browse all series comparisons — every series-vs-series matchup we've written.
Competitive Landscape: The Big Four
| Brand | Relative Strength (The "Pro") | Consideration (The "Con") |
|---|---|---|
 | Relative strengthSpeed & Tech: Fastest charging (X-Stream) and best-in-class app ecosystem. | ConsiderationComplexity: The modular ecosystem can be overwhelming for casual users. |
 | Relative strengthSimplicity & Durability: Their "Explorer" series is famous for plug-and-play ease and rugged build quality. | ConsiderationCharging Speed: Generally slower AC recharge times compared to EcoFlow's X-Stream. |
 | Relative strengthValue & Stability: Often leads the market in "Price per Watt-Hour" and offers highly stable LFP builds. | ConsiderationThe App: While functional, the Bluetti app is often cited as less intuitive than EcoFlow’s. |
 | Relative strengthBuild Quality & Efficiency: Incredible industrial design and highly efficient inverters for long-term home backup. | ConsiderationFan Noise: Cooling fans are noticeable during fast charging or heavy loads, and top-tier units like the F3800 run heavier than modular rivals. |
Honest Considerations Before You Buy
No power station is perfect. Here are the trade-offs worth knowing about — each with the context that keeps it in perspective.
A Premium Price-per-Watt-Hour
Goal Zero rarely wins a straight-up cost comparison — flagship and mid-tier Yetis often land close to $1 per watt-hour, while value-focused rivals can undercut that by 30-40% at similar capacity.
Good to know
You're paying for one of the longest track records in the category, rugged industrial-grade construction, and genuinely fast solar and AC recharging on current-generation models — a fair premium if reliability and resale confidence matter more to you than the lowest sticker price.
Know Which Battery Chemistry You're Buying
Older Yeti X units (1000X, 1500X, 3000X, 6000X and similar) use NMC lithium-ion cells rated for roughly 500 cycles to 80% capacity — noticeably shorter-lived than the LiFePO4 packs now standard across the current lineup.
Good to know
Goal Zero has fully transitioned new production — the compact 300/500/700, the new Yeti 1500, and the flagship Yeti PRO 4000 — to LFP chemistry rated 4,000+ cycles (10+ years of daily use). Just confirm "LiFePO4"/LFP on the spec sheet if you're eyeing discounted older X-series stock.
The High-Capacity Models Are Genuinely Heavy
The flagship Yeti PRO 4000 weighs 116 lbs — reviewers consistently describe it as semi-portable, better suited to living in a van, garage, or fixed home-backup spot than being carried solo.
Good to know
Goal Zero ships it with a detachable wheeled cart to offset the weight, and the compact Yeti 300/500/700 line (13.7-21 lbs) stays genuinely grab-and-go if portability is your priority.
Warranty Coverage Still Varies Across the Lineup
Most of the Yeti catalog — including long-running favorites like the 1000X, 1500X, and 3000X — carries a standard 2-year warranty, shorter than the 5-year terms a few competitors now lead with.
Good to know
Coverage is trending up: the newest Yeti PRO 4000 and refreshed Yeti 1000 already ship with 5-year warranties, and Goal Zero holds a 4.2/5 "Great" rating on Trustpilot — a sign the shorter standard term hasn't been a major pain point in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Goal Zero Yeti last?
The new 'Yeti PRO 4000' and 'Yeti 500/700' (6th Gen) models use LiFePO4 batteries rated for 4,000+ cycles (10+ years). Older 'Yeti X' models use NCM batteries rated for 500 cycles. We recommend the newer LFP models for long-term home backup and van builds.
Can I use third-party solar panels with my Yeti?
Yes, but you'll likely need an adapter either way — that's true across the whole Yeti lineup, old and new. Legacy Yeti X models use an 8mm input, and current-generation Yetis (including the Yeti PRO 4000, on its HPP High Voltage Input) use Goal Zero's HPP (High Power Port) connector rather than native MC4. Goal Zero sells MC4-to-8mm and MC4-to-HPP adapter cables to bridge the gap, and they're often bundled into solar panel kits — just confirm one's included before you order panels separately.
What is the Goal Zero 'Home Integration Kit'?
It is a manual transfer switch that connects a Yeti power station directly to your home's breaker box. This allows you to back up up to 4 dedicated circuits (like lights, fridge, internet) during a blackout without running extension cords everywhere.
Is Goal Zero worth the premium price?
You are paying for the extensive ecosystem, US-based support, and industrial build quality. Goal Zero is the professional's choice for integrated home or vehicle systems where reliability is paramount. If you just need a simple battery for occasional camping, cheaper options exist, but for serious setups, the Yeti ecosystem is hard to beat.
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