Goal Zero Our score 6.8/10 #5 of 9 large for real capacity
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen)
Updated
Goal Zero's 1.5 kWh LiFePO4 Yeti for camping and overlanding, well built and UL 2743 listed, but expensive for the power it delivers.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,320 Wh, 88% of the rated 1,505 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,320of 1,505 Wh
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OutdoorGearLab
88%
AC output
2,000 W
More than 1 of the 7 other large models we review. 3,600 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$1.14
#29 of 33 models we've priced.
PriceyWeight
53.0 lb
25 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
2 h 12 min
Default Low Speed (750 W). Fast Charge (1,500 W) is set with a switch.
How much of the 1,505 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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OutdoorGearLab 1,320 Wh · 88%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) ran a full-size refrigerator for 16.50 hours (0.7 days). That's #9 of the 10 models we track.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) lasts on its tested 1,320 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 6.8 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 9 large models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 5.5
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,320 Wh 5.3 Continuous AC output 25% 2,000 W 5.8 AC surge 15% 3,600 W 5.8 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 6.9
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 2 h 12 min 5.4 Max solar input 35% 900 W 7.8 UPS switchover 25% 15 ms 7.8 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.3
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 4,000 cycles 8.6 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 25 Wh/lb 5.3 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 7.5
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 8 9.3 USB-C max output 15% 140 W 9.4 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% Not known Left out Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Delivered 88% of rated capacity in OutdoorGearLab's test.
- Its manual lists UL 2743, the safety standard for portable power packs.
- Up to 900 W of solar input across two inputs.
- A 30 A, 405 W 12 V high-power port for fridges and other DC gear.
Cons
- One of the highest costs per usable watt-hour of any model we've priced.
- Not expandable: the 6th gen doesn't work with Yeti Link or Tank batteries.
- 53 lb with no wheels.
- Ran a full-size fridge for about 16.5 hours in CNET's test, less than many 1.5 to 2 kWh rivals.
Who it's for
Overlanders and campers who run 12 V gear and value Goal Zero's build and DC ports.
Who should skip it
Skip it if price per usable watt-hour matters: several 2 kWh units cost less and deliver more.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 900 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) have?
OutdoorGearLab measured 1,320 Wh, about 88% of Goal Zero's rated 1,505 Wh. OutdoorGearLab's table lists a different rated figure; we use Goal Zero's.
Does the 6th gen Yeti 1500 work with Goal Zero Tank batteries?
No. Goal Zero's manual says 6th gen units don't work with Yeti Link expansion modules or Tank batteries.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Maximum with extra batteries
- Not expandable
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 2 h 12 min Default Low Speed (750 W). Fast Charge (1,500 W) is set with a switch.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Wall charge to full)
Size and build
- Wheels
- Not published
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Goal Zero's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.