BLUETTI EB70S 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: BLUETTI EB70S, 716 Wh vs 499 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI EB70S, 800 W vs 500 W.
- Higher surge: BLUETTI EB70S, 1,400 W vs 1,000 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: Goal Zero Yeti 500, 16.1 lb vs 21.4 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI EB70S, $429 vs $500.
EB70S and Yeti 500 differ mainly in size: EB70S has the biggest battery at 716 Wh. Yeti 500 is the lightest at 16.1 lb. EB70S and Yeti 500 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. EB70S is the cheapest at $429.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI EB70S | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 10 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 15 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 10 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 | 716 Wh fridge about 10 hours | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 800 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,400 W motor start-ups | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 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 | 21.4 lb two hands | 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 | $429 0.60 $/Wh | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.60 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $429 · 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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