Goal Zero Yeti Models Compared: Yeti 300 to Yeti PRO 4000

Choose a Goal Zero Yeti by watt-hours first, then by weight. The Yeti 300 and 500 suit phones, lights and day trips. The Yeti 700 and new Yeti 1000 are the camping and CPAP sizes. The Yeti 1500 covers a fridge and essentials in an outage, and the Yeti PRO 4000 is the home backup unit.

Goal Zero Yeti lineup at a glance

Specs from Goal Zero’s own product pages, checked October 2026. Where a page gives a figure two ways, the table uses the battery spec line. Check the spec sheet for the exact model you buy.

Every current model on that list uses LiFePO4 cells that Goal Zero rates for about 4,000 cycles. Watt-hours set how long a Yeti runs; watts set what it can power at once. A 1,500 W space heater needs the new Yeti 1000 or larger, and it would drain that unit in well under an hour. To add up your own loads, see what size solar generator you need.

Small Yeti models for phones, lights and day trips

The Yeti 300 holds 297 Wh with 350 W of AC output and a 600 W surge, at 13.7 lb. That is enough for phones, a laptop, a camera and LED lights over a weekend, but not for a coffee maker or a hair dryer.

The Yeti 500 steps up to 499.2 Wh and 500 W, with a 1,000 W surge, at 16.1 lb. It takes up to 200 W of solar input and carries a five-year warranty, according to Goal Zero. It is the size to pick if you want to run a small fan or a CPAP for a night or two.

Yeti 700 and new Yeti 1000 for camping and CPAP

The Yeti 700 lists 677 Wh and 600 W, with a 1,000 W surge, at 20.3 lb. It is still easy for one person to carry, and its capacity covers a 12 V fridge or a CPAP over a couple of nights, depending on the device.

The new Yeti 1000 is a bigger jump. Goal Zero lists 998.4 Wh, 2,000 W of AC output and a 3,600 W surge, at 35.3 lb. It takes up to 900 W of combined solar input, recharges from the wall at up to 1,000 W in about 1.2 hours, and has twice the AC outlets of earlier Yetis plus a USB-C port of up to 140 W. Our guide to what a 1000Wh power station can run has runtimes for this class.

Yeti 1500 and Yeti PRO 4000 for home backup

The 6th-generation Yeti 1500 lists 1,505 Wh, 2,000 W and a 3,600 W surge at 52.75 lb, with the same 900 W combined solar input as the new Yeti 1000. Goal Zero says it and the new Yeti 1000 do not work with the older Yeti Link or Tank expansion parts, so plan on either as a fixed size.

The Yeti PRO 4000 is the expandable one. Goal Zero lists 3,994 Wh, 3,600 W of 120 V output and a 7,200 W surge, and it can chain up to four Tank PRO 4000 batteries. Goal Zero sells the PRO 4000 with one Tank as the Yeti PRO 8000, at 7,988 Wh. The PRO 4000 alone weighs 115.7 lb, or 125.7 lb on its wheeled cart, so it is not a unit to carry. Our home backup guide explains how to size this class.

Older Yeti X models and the Yeti 1250

Earlier Yetis are common on resale sites, and Goal Zero now sells several of them only as open-box units. Most use NMC lithium-ion cells rated for about 500 cycles to 80% capacity, far fewer than the current LiFePO4 line. The Yeti 1250 is older still, with a lead-acid battery.

The Yeti 200X’s AC outlet is a modified sine wave, which some sensitive electronics dislike, so use it for USB devices and lights. The Yeti 1250’s 103 lb weight comes from its 12 V, 100 Ah lead-acid battery. For what the chemistry gap means over years of use, read LiFePO4 vs NMC power stations.

Buying a used or refurbished Goal Zero Yeti

Ask for the charge cycle count if the screen or app shows it, check which battery the model uses, and confirm the seller’s return window. An X-series Yeti at a low price can still make sense for occasional camping, while a current LiFePO4 model suits daily or backup use. Our guide to whether refurbished power stations are worth it covers warranties, and EcoFlow vs Jackery vs Bluetti sets the other big brands side by side. Every other size is in the power stations section.