BLUETTI AC50P vs Goal Zero Yeti 500
Two mid-size 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: about the same (504 Wh vs 499 Wh).
- More AC output: BLUETTI AC50P, 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 AC50P, 15.1 lb vs 16.1 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI AC50P, $339 vs $500.
AC50P and Yeti 500 are the same size class: within 5 Wh of each other. AC50P is the lightest at 15.1 lb. AC50P and Yeti 500 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. AC50P is the cheapest at $339.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC50P | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4.5 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7 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 | 504 Wh fridge about 7 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 3.5 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 | 15.1 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $339 0.67 $/Wh | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.67 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $339 · 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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