BLUETTI AC50B vs Goal Zero Yeti 500
Two small 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.
- Bigger battery: Goal Zero Yeti 500, 499 Wh vs 448 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI AC50B, 700 W vs 500 W.
- More solar input: about the same (200 W vs 200 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (28 V vs 28 V).
- Lighter: BLUETTI AC50B, 14.8 lb vs 16.1 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI AC50B, $399 vs $500.
AC50B and Yeti 500 are the same size class: within 51 Wh of each other. AC50B is the lightest at 14.8 lb. AC50B and Yeti 500 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. AC50B is the cheapest at $399.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC50B | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 6.5 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 9.5 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 6.5 hours | 7 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 |  BLUETTI |  Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 448 Wh fridge about 6.5 hours | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by BLUETTI | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 3 hours | 200 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12.3 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input 8mm |
Weight lb | 14.8 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 30 Wh/lb higher is denser | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $399 0.89 $/Wh | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.89 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $399 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $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
Out of stock at the BLUETTI store when we checked
$500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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