Goal Zero Our score 6.4/10 #14 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
Goal Zero Yeti 700
Updated
A 677 Wh station from a US brand, with a water-resistant design and a low idle draw (9 W in Outdoor Life's test), which helps it most at small loads overnight.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 560 Wh, 83% of the rated 677 Wh (the median of 2 tests).
Real capacity
560of 677 Wh
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OutdoorGearLab
83%
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Outdoor Life
83%
AC output
600 W
More than 0 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 1,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$1.25
#30 of 33 models we've priced.
PriceyWeight
20.9 lb
27 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
3 h
Default Low mode (340 W). High mode (500 W): 1.7 h, per Goal Zero.
How much of the 677 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 560 Wh · 83%
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Outdoor Life 560 Wh · 83%
At light loads it delivers much less
At about 34 W, Outdoor Life measured 480 Wh, 71% of rated. The unit's own running costs take a bigger share when the load is small. Bear this in mind for a CPAP, a fridge overnight or a few lights.
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Goal Zero Yeti 700 lasts on its tested 560 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 6.4 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 17 mid-size 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 5.6
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 560 Wh 5.7 Continuous AC output 25% 600 W 5.4 AC surge 15% 1,000 W 5.2 Compared with the 17 mid-size 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 5.6
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 3 h 5.5 Max solar input 35% 200 W 5.3 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 6.2 Compared with the 17 mid-size 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 8.5
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% 27 Wh/lb 6.0 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 6.2
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 4 5.6 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Kept 71% of its capacity at a 34 W load in Outdoor Life's test, the best light-load result we track. The next best was 62%.
- Outdoor Life measured an idle draw of 9 W, against 16 W for the EcoFlow DELTA 3.
- Its manual lists UL 2743, the safety standard for portable power packs. Most of the manuals we checked list no UL standard.
- LiFePO4 battery rated for 4,000 cycles to 80%, with a 5-year warranty.
Cons
- Expensive for its size: one of the highest costs per usable watt-hour of the models we've priced, at the prices we checked.
- Only two AC outlets and 600 W of output.
- Ships in a slow 340 W charge mode (about 3 hours). The faster 500 W mode has to be switched on.
- Solar input tops out at 200 W.
- Goal Zero's product page contradicts its own manual on weight, USB-C ports and charge power.
Who it's for
Campers and overlanders who run small loads like lights, a fan or a CPAP overnight, where low idle draw matters more than raw capacity.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want the most energy for your money, or need to run anything over 600 W.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 200 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Goal Zero Yeti 700 677 Wh rated | 560 Wh | 83% | $699.95 | Pricey |
| UDPower C600 596 Wh rated | 497 Wh | 83% | – | No price checked yet |
| Duracell G800 620 Wh rated | 503 Wh | 81% | $699 | Pricey |
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1,024 Wh rated | 880 Wh | 86% | $499.99 | Good value |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 890 Wh | 87% | $489 | Good value |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 840 Wh | 82% | – | No price checked yet |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 1,024 Wh rated | 885 Wh | 86% | $629 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic 1,024 Wh rated | 947 Wh | 93% | $499 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1,024 Wh rated | 875 Wh | 85% | $719 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 1,024 Wh rated | 809 Wh | 79% | $699 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (first gen) 1,056 Wh rated | 950 Wh | 90% | $469.99 | Great value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the Goal Zero Yeti 700 have?
About 560 Wh at normal loads. OutdoorGearLab and Outdoor Life (at about 380 W) both measured 560 Wh, against a rated 677 Wh. At a 34 W load Outdoor Life measured 480 Wh.
Why does the Yeti 700 do well at light loads?
Every power station uses some power just to stay on. Outdoor Life measured the Yeti 700 at 9 W idle, so less of the battery goes to waste when the load is small.
How long does the Yeti 700 take to charge?
About 3 hours in the default Low mode (340 W). Goal Zero says 1.7 hours in High mode (500 W).
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
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
- USB-C ports
- 2 One 100 W, one 30 W, per the manual. The product page lists three.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for USB-C ports)
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 3 h Default Low mode (340 W). High mode (500 W): 1.7 h, per Goal Zero.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Battery backup (UPS) mode
- Yes Goal Zero calls it Automatic Power Switching.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Battery backup (UPS) mode)
Size and build
- Weight
- 20.9 lb From the manual. Goal Zero's product page says 20.3 lb.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Weight)
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- UL 2743, IEC 62368, UL/IEC 62133, UN 38.3
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Certifications)
- Released
- Not published
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.