Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus vs Goal Zero Yeti 700
$399 buys double the continuous output and more capacity than $699.95 does — the C800 Plus wins on every number that isn't weight, and the only thing the Yeti 700 adds for its $300 premium is 4.7 lbs less to carry.
Written by Ian SchneiderUpdated
Solar & Off-Grid Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Anker
SOLIX C800 Plus
2,199Power Score · Appliance Class
$649.00 list · direct from Anker
Goal Zero
Yeti 700
1,982Power Score · Device Hub
$699.95 list · direct from Goal Zero
Spec deltas
The Anker SOLIX C800 Plus runs 1200W continuous, holds 768Wh, and costs $399. The Goal Zero Yeti 700 runs 600W continuous, holds 677Wh, and costs $699.95. That's the entire comparison in specs — one unit doing more for less money.
Reviewers who've actually used the C800 Plus call it a strong mid-range pick that kept a monitor running with zero flicker through a simulated outageA4, while flagging real caveats: the fan gets genuinely loud once you're pulling over 1,000W in a warm roomA1, and there's nowhere built in to stash its own cordsA3. The Yeti's own coverage is thinner and more modest in its claims — light, simple, and built for quick trips rather than heavy loadsB3.
Both are backed by identical 5-year warranties and land in the same rough capacity class. The gap is what each one can actually deliver on demand, and that gap runs one direction.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
A reviewer's fridge-and-freezer test drew about 10% of the C800 Plus's tank over 8 hoursA6 — the kind of continuous appliance load the Yeti's 600W ceiling would struggle to sustain at all, let alone with headroom.
C800 Plus costs $0.52 per Wh; Yeti 700 costs $1.03 per WhC800 Plus rates 1200W continuous output; Yeti 700 rates 600W
Why it mattersAnyone planning to run an appliance rather than just charge devices should treat the Yeti's lower output ceiling as disqualifying, not just a minor spec gap.
It ships with a built-in light fixture and nowhere to put its own charging cable. That's expansion in one direction and a gap in the other, on the same unit.
C800 Plus's signature add-on is a retractable pole with built-in camping lightsThe unit has no dedicated cord-storage cubbyA3
Why it mattersBuyers drawn specifically to the camping-light feature should budget a separate cord pouch; it's not included in the design.
That $60-a-year gap compounds the price story rather than complicating it: there's no hidden reliability or coverage advantage on the Yeti side that the sticker price is quietly paying for.
Both units carry an identical 5-year warranty termC800 Plus costs $80 per warranty-year to own; Yeti 700 costs $140
Why it mattersBuyers weighing 'maybe the pricier one is just better built' should drop that assumption — the warranty terms are identical, so it isn't.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: Double the continuous output at roughly half the sticker price is the single biggest number on the page.
overall power score
1200W continuous against 600W isn't a marginal edge — it's a unit that can run a space heater, a coffee maker, or a full fridge-and-freezer cycle against one that's built for phones, laptops, and lights. Reviewers backed that ceiling in practice, describing the fridge draw as light work for the C800 Plus's tankA6, not a stress test.
The Yeti's 600W ceiling isn't a defect, it's a design choice for a lighter, simpler unit — but it means the power gap here is a category difference, not a rounding error you can talk yourself past.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Cost-per-Wh gap is nearly 2x and holds up across the full lifetime-cost math.
cost / lifetime kWh
Fifty-two cents a watt-hour against a dollar three. State that once and you don't need the number again — the C800 Plus is the cheaper unit to own by a wide, durable margin, and it holds up whether you use it daily, weekly, or just weekends.
Both units share the same 5-year warranty term, so none of that gap is buying extra coverage on the Yeti's side. It's just a more expensive box for a smaller job.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Fan noise under heavy sustained load is the C800 Plus's one real, worth-naming weakness.
rated cycles
The honest weakness here is the C800 Plus's own: push it past roughly 1,000W of sustained draw in a warm room and the fan becomes genuinely present, not background noise you can ignoreA1. That's the real cost of the extra output — moving more power through a similar-sized chassis runs hotter and louder.
The Yeti 700, by contrast, simply doesn't publish a noise figure at all. That's not evidence it's quieter — it's an unknown, and at 600W it's rarely being pushed hard enough to test it.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand pair with genuinely different support and ecosystem trajectories worth a direct read.
Anker's SOLIX line still trades on the parent company's reputation for no-hassle electronics, though recent support reports skew toward AI-driven, generic responses rather than the white-glove service the brand built its name on. Goal Zero's story has moved the other direction — a pioneer brand with real heritage, now fielding 2025-2026 reports of long waits and unanswered tickets that undercut its 'premium support justifies premium pricing' pitch.
Neither brand is having its best year on support. But Anker backs its unit with a larger, faster-growing community and a $300 lower price to soften any support friction you do hit; Goal Zero asks you to pay the premium price without the premium service it used to guarantee.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
Strengths
- +Costs $51 less
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 3,000 charge cycles vs the Yeti 700's 4,000, so it wears out sooner.
Goal Zero Yeti 700
Strengths
- +Lighter by 4.7 lb
- +Rated for 4,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-600W) limits appliance compatibility.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 2,100Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Phone Charger 15W×6h · LED Lights 40W×8h · Box Fan 75W×14h · CPAP Machine 40W×16h
SCN-02 · 8 hours · needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 1,645Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Fridge 150W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40W×6h · Phone Charger 15W×3h
SCN-03 · 8 hours · needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption — the #1 medical use case
Either unit
Both are wildly overqualified for CPAP. You're using 56% or less. Save your money and buy whichever is cheaper; the extra capacity is completely wasted on a 40W overnight load. Put the savings toward a second battery for multi-night trips.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD CPAP Machine 40W×8h
SCN-04 · 8 hours · needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 910Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Laptop 60W×8h · External Monitor 30W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · Phone Charger 15W×2h
SCN-05 · 4 hours · needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 670Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 4,685Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ LOAD
None of the six scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
For this load: SOLIX C800 Plus runs 3.2h vs 2.8h.
$649 list · direct from Anker
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–43.5hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–8.7hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–0.7h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 14, 2026
Verdict: the SOLIX C800 Plus
1200W continuous against 600W, 768Wh against 677Wh, a $1.03-per-Wh unit against a $0.52-per-Wh one — the C800 Plus is ahead on every spec that determines what you can actually run, at almost half the sticker price. The Yeti's case is narrow: 19.3 lbs against 24 lbs, and a 10ms transfer switch against 20ms. Buy it only if the extra 4.7 lbs is the deciding factor, not the price.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 14, 2026. The links below open Anker's and Goal Zero's current prices.
$649.00 list · direct from Anker
or check the Yeti 700 price$699.95 list
Written by Ian Schneider, Solar & Off-Grid Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 14, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Full specifications
ᵈ Derived: price ÷ rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons →
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool →How these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it — no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews — see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page →Class ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews — no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5★. Here, SOLIX C800 Plus rates 4.0/5 (39th percentile of 19 Compact-class units), and Yeti 700 rates 3.6/5 (17th percentile of 19 Compact-class units).
How the class ranking is computed →Test Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
SOLIX C800 Plus: 45dB Under Load
45dB is about as loud as a running refrigerator. If you're running a CPAP or sleeping near this unit, the fan noise may be noticeable. Most people find anything above 45dB disruptive for sleep.
Surge Power: Inverter Quality Indicator
The Yeti 700 has a 1.7× surge-to-continuous ratio vs the SOLIX C800 Plus's 1.3×. A higher ratio (≥2×) means the inverter handles motor startup surges better. That's critical for fridges, AC compressors, and power tools that briefly draw 2-3× their rated wattage. The SOLIX C800 Plus may trip when starting these appliances even though its continuous wattage looks sufficient.
UPS Speed: line-interactive (<10ms) vs standby (<20ms)
The Yeti 700 switches to battery in 10ms (line-interactive (<10ms)), while the SOLIX C800 Plus takes 20ms (standby (<20ms)). Safe for desktop PCs, routers, and CPAP machines. NAS drives are protected. This matters if you're using it as a home UPS for always-on equipment.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The Yeti 700 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000. In real life: at daily use, that's 11 vs 8.2 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 38 vs 29 years. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die. It drops to ~80% original capacity, which is still very usable.
Yeti 700: Noise Level Not Disclosed
The SOLIX C800 Plus publishes its noise level (45dB), but the Yeti 700 doesn't. Brands that don't disclose noise specs often have louder units. If noise matters to you (CPAP users, apartment dwellers), this is worth investigating before buying.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the SOLIX C800 Plus.
Check SOLIX C800 Plus price →or check the Yeti 700 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy — true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The SOLIX C800 Plus is cheaper to buy, but the Yeti 700 is cheaper to own. At $0.26/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.28/kWh, the Yeti 700's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years.
Brand trust
Anker
Ecosystem
7-8 SOLIX portable power stations across C-series (compact) and F-series (flagship), plus the X1 home energy system
Support
Historically known for no-hassle replacements, though recent reports skew toward generic AI-driven responses rather than the white-glove service the brand built its name on.
Community
A moderate but growing Reddit presence, boosted by Anker's broad consumer-electronics name recognition beyond just power stations.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) · 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Parent brand trust from Anker's consumer electronics dominance. InfiniPower technology for long cycle life. Strong $/Wh value in the mid-size and larger units — the S2000, F2600 and C1000 are among the better buys per watt-hour in the catalog.
Worth knowing
Firmware updates have occasionally removed features without warning — worth checking release notes before updating.
Goal Zero
Ecosystem
Focused — 5-6 active portable power station models across Yeti and Yeti Pro series, plus Alta coolers, Nomad/Ranger solar panels, and vehicle integration kits
Support
Long considered the premium standard, but 2025-2026 reports describe long waits and unanswered tickets that are wearing down that reputation.
Community
Small and loyal, concentrated in overlanding and preparedness circles, though the official community forums were recently shut down.
App experience
Rated 4.4/5 iOS (~1,200 ratings) but recent reviews skew negative — recurring connectivity issues, crashes, and stability problems.
Unique strength
Pioneer of the portable power market — strongest brand heritage. US-based company with ruggedized, weather-resistant designs (IPX4). Integrated "Yeti-Ready" ecosystem with coolers, lights, and vehicle kits.
Worth knowing
It's the most expensive brand in the category by dollars-per-Wh, and the price no longer buys the service edge it once did.
Analyst note
Anker is the better-value pick on paper and the brand momentum is arguably still with them despite the support dip; Goal Zero is coasting on heritage while its actual support and community infrastructure both trend the wrong way at a premium price.
Growth path
SOLIX C800 Plus
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 768Wh, with no expansion — so size it for your needs up front rather than planning to add capacity later.
Accepts up to 300W of solar. Limited to a single portable panel.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Yeti 700
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 677Wh, with no expansion — so size it for your needs up front rather than planning to add capacity later.
Accepts up to 200W of solar. Limited to a single portable panel.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
Neither expands, and that's no knock on either — each is a complete unit at a fixed size. Buy the capacity that covers your needs now (the SOLIX C800 Plus gives you the larger ceiling); you can't add to either later.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
The clearest praise pattern is that the app and firmware pipeline just work — reviewers repeatedly cite easy remote monitoring and painless firmware updates with no crash or connectivity complaints turning up anywhere in coverageA7A8A15. One reviewer's UPS test unplugged the wall power outright and the monitor didn't flicker, which is the exact job this unit is bought to doA4.
The honest catch: sustained draw over roughly 1,000W in a warm room makes the fan hard to ignoreA1, and there's no built-in spot to store the unit's own cordsA3. The signature retractable light pole splits opinion — some owners stopped packing separate camping lanterns after their first tripA14, others call it an unnecessary add-onA2 — and one reviewer flagged 768Wh as a tight fit against pricier same-class rivals for anyone planning heavy appliance useA10A12.
“The pole light felt is a little over the top and unnecessary.”
Sources
dustinabbott.net
Goal Zero Yeti 700
Field coverage on the Yeti 700 is thin and modest in its claims: reviewers describe it as light and simple, better suited to quick trips and device charging than heavy-duty use, with nothing close to the C800 Plus's power ceilingB3. What it does deliver is a 6th-generation LiFePO4 battery rated for 4,000-plus cycles — reviewers translate that to well over a decade of daily use if you actually run it that hardB1.
It also carries an IPX4 water-resistance rating and is built to shrug off temperature extremes, which is a genuine edge for anyone storing it in a garage, truck bed, or uncovered campsiteB2. Nothing in the available coverage points to reliability problems — it's a ceiling issue, not a durability one.
“A 6th-generation 677Wh compact power station on upgraded LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 4,000+ cycles — daily use for over 10 years.”
Sources
goalzero.com · amazon.com · campingsolar.us · outdoorgearlab.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Fan noise is consistently reported as noticeable during fast AC charging or high sustained wattage, though most reviewers call it 'manageable' rather than a dealbreaker. [SOLIX C800 Plus · 2 entries]
- The companion app is repeatedly praised for remote monitoring/control and firmware delivery, with no reviewers reporting connectivity or crash complaints. [SOLIX C800 Plus · 3 entries]
- 768Wh capacity is flagged by multiple reviewers as the unit's main limitation for heavy appliances and against same-price competitors, even though real-world light loads (fridge, gadgets) performed well. [SOLIX C800 Plus · 4 entries]
- The signature 'Plus' camping-light pole/torches are polarizing: some reviewers call the feature genuinely useful and a lantern-replacement, others call it an unnecessary gimmick that sacrifices the C800's cable-storage cubby. [SOLIX C800 Plus · 3 entries]
- Modern LFP (4,000+ cycles), IPX4 ruggedness, and light, simple portability are the highlights; modest power and capacity. [Yeti 700 · 3 entries]
- A1
“Once the temperature rose above 80F with a 1,030 average wattage, the fan noise was unavoidable and quite present in a quiet house.”
How-To Geek — 'Anker Solix C800 Plus Review: A Power Station Prepared to Illuminate Nighttime' · 2024-03 · [negative]
- A2
“The pole light felt is a little over the top and unnecessary.”
How-To Geek — 'Anker Solix C800 Plus Review: A Power Station Prepared to Illuminate Nighttime' · 2024-03 · [mixed]
- A3
“As it is, there's nowhere to keep the cords when not using them.”
How-To Geek — 'Anker Solix C800 Plus Review: A Power Station Prepared to Illuminate Nighttime' · 2024-03 · [negative]
- A4
“Unplugged the power supply to the C800 Plus to simulate a power outage. No reaction on the monitor, no flicker, just continued operating.”
DustinAbbott.net — 'Anker Solix C800 Plus Power Station Review' · 2024-03 · [positive]
- A6
“I connected the Anker and in 8 hours, my frig/freezer used 10% of the power.”
The Gadgeteer — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus power station review' · 2024-04 · [positive]
- A7
“My other power stations do not have a companion phone app. But after the first trip, I saw how this feature would come in handy.”
The Gadgeteer — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus power station review' · 2024-04 · [positive]
- A8
“You should always charge at a slower rate if possible though, as it helps to preserve the battery life.”
MakeUseOf — 'Anker Solix C800 Plus Review: The Ultimate Emergency and Camping Companion' · 2024-05 · [mixed]
- A10
“it doesn't have the outright storage or power to tackle more heavy duty appliances like kettles or some coffee machines.”
Trusted Reviews — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Review: A great camping companion' · 2024-04 · [negative]
- A12
“The 768Wh capacity sits in an awkward middle ground. It is significantly less than the 1,024Wh offered by the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus at the same $649 price.”
The Power Pick — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Review: Camping Lights Meet Serious Power' · 2026-02 · [negative]
- A14
“We stopped packing separate lanterns after the first week, streamlining our camping setup noticeably.”
BackupPowerHub — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Review: Best Mid-Range with Camping Lights' (45-day, 8-trip field test) · 2026 (article ~1 week old at time of research) · [positive]
- A15
“Through the app, you can easily install firmware updates that may include performance enhancements, bug fixes, or new functionalities.”
Greener Ideal — 'Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station Review' · 2024-08 · [positive]
- B1
“A 6th-generation 677Wh compact power station on upgraded LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 4,000+ cycles — daily use for over 10 years.”
goalzero.com / amazon.com — Yeti 700 · 2026 · [positive]
- B2
“Carries an IPX4 water-resistance rating and can handle extreme temperatures — a rugged, outdoor-ready design.”
goalzero.com / campingsolar.us — Yeti 700 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B3
“Ideal for quick camping trips and device charging — not the most powerful or capable, but lightweight and simple, appealing to portability-focused users.”
outdoorgearlab.com — Yeti 700 review · 2026 · [mixed]
Research compiled July 14, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX C800 Plus if you…
- →You want to run an actual appliance — a fridge, a space heater, a coffee maker — not just charge devices, and the 1200W ceiling matters to you.
- →You like the idea of built-in camping lights and don't mind packing a separate pouch for the cords.
Buy the Yeti 700 if you…
- →You're carrying this any real distance and 4.7 lbs is a genuine factor, not a rationalization for the higher price.
- →Your use case is strictly light devices and short trips, and IPX4 water resistance for uncovered storage matters more to you than output headroom.
If neither fits
If your target is a real weekend camping trip (about 2,100Wh) or an 8-hour multi-appliance blackout (about 1,645Wh), both fall well short — the C800 Plus covers 322% of that Weekend Camping load to the Yeti's 365% required, meaning both leave you dry before the trip's over. Step up to a 1,500Wh-plus unit instead.
The Bottom Line
The C800 Plus wins on price, capacity, and double the continuous output — the kind of gap that isn't closed by the Yeti's lighter frame or its slightly faster transfer switch. The one honest cost of that extra power is a fan you'll actually hear once you push it past 1,000W.
Buy the Yeti 700 if 4.7 lbs is genuinely the deciding factor for how you carry it. Everyone else should take the C800 Plus and the $300 it saves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus better than the Goal Zero Yeti 700?
By the numbers, clearly — it costs $399 against $699.95, holds more capacity (768Wh vs 677Wh), and doubles the continuous output (1200W vs 600W). The Yeti's only real advantages are 4.7 lbs less weight and a faster 10ms transfer switch against the C800 Plus's 20ms.
Does the C800 Plus's fan get loud?
Under sustained heavy draw in a warm room, yes — one reviewer described it as unavoidable and quite present once output crossed roughly 1,000W. At lighter loads it's much less noticeable, and the tradeoff comes with a 600W-higher output ceiling than the Yeti offers at any noise level.
What's the C800 Plus's built-in light pole actually for?
It's a retractable pole with camping lights built into the top of the unit, meant to double as a lantern replacement. Some owners stopped packing separate lanterns after their first trip with it; others find it an unnecessary add-on that doesn't come with anywhere to store its own cords.
Can either unit run a full-size refrigerator?
The C800 Plus is the more plausible option — a reviewer's fridge-and-freezer test used only about 10% of its tank over 8 hours, well within its 1200W ceiling. The Yeti's 600W continuous rating makes sustained fridge duty a much tighter fit, and neither unit is sized for a full multi-day blackout regardless.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX C800 PlusPick
$649.00
$649.00 list · direct from Anker
Goal Zero Yeti 700
$699.95
$699.95 list · direct from Goal Zero
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.