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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1500

Two 1,000 Wh class power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.

Quick answer

C2000 Gen 2 and Yeti 1500 differ mainly in size: C2000 Gen 2 has the biggest battery at 2,048 Wh. C2000 Gen 2 is the lightest at 41.7 lb. Yeti 1500 takes the most solar at 900 W, so it refills fastest. C2000 Gen 2 is the cheapest at $1,200.

How long they run common devices

DeviceAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Fridge (60 W)29 hours21 hours
CPAP (40 W)44 hours32 hours
Starlink (100 W)17 hours13 hours
Laptop (60 W)29 hours21 hours

On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.

Every spec side by side

Spec
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Anker SOLIX
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Goal Zero
Battery
Wh, size
2,048 Wh
fridge about 29 hours
1,505 Wh
fridge about 21 hours
AC output
W, continuous
2,400 W
Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear
2,000 W
Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear
Surge
W, a second or two
4,000 W
motor start-ups
3,600 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
800 W
full in about 3.5 hours
900 W
full in about 2.5 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
11 to 60 V
2 panels in series fits
12.3 to 60 V, 13.2 to 30 V
2 panels in series fits
Solar inputs
count
1 input
Solar input
2 inputs
HPP, 8mm
Weight
lb
41.7 lb
wheels or two people
52.8 lb
wheels or two people
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
49 Wh/lb
higher is denser
29 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$1,200
0.59 $/Wh
$1,500
1.00 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$0.59
lower is better value
$1.00
lower is better value
Buy$1,200 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$1,500 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026

Which solar panels work with each

Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.

Where to buy

$1,200 at the Anker SOLIX store, checked Oct 28, 2026
Buy
$1,500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
Buy

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