BLUETTI EP500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 6000X
Two large 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 6000X, 6,071 Wh vs 5,120 Wh.
- More AC output: about the same (2,000 W vs 2,000 W).
- Higher surge: BLUETTI EP500, 4,800 W vs 3,500 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI EP500, 1,200 W vs 600 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: BLUETTI EP500, 145 V vs 50 V.
- Lighter: Goal Zero Yeti 6000X, 106 lb vs 167 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI EP500, $2,999 vs $4,000.
EP500 and Yeti 6000X differ mainly in size: Yeti 6000X has the biggest battery at 6,071 Wh. Yeti 6000X is the lightest at 106 lb. EP500 takes the most solar at 1,200 W, so it refills fastest. EP500 is the cheapest at $2,999, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI EP500 | Goal Zero Yeti 6000X |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 3 days | 4 days |
| CPAP (40 W) | 5 days | 5 days |
| Starlink (100 W) | 44 hours | 2 days |
| Laptop (60 W) | 3 days | 4 days |
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 | 5,120 Wh fridge about 3 days | 6,071 Wh fridge about 4 days |
AC output W, continuous | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 4,800 W motor start-ups | 3,500 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 1,200 W full in about 6 hours | 600 W full in about 14 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 55 to 145 V room for 3+ panels in series | 14 to 50 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input PV input | 2 inputs High Power Port, 8mm |
Weight lb | 167 lb wheels or two people | 106 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser | 57 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $2,999 0.59 $/Wh | $4,000 0.66 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.59 lower is better value | $0.66 lower is better value |
| Buy | $2,999 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $4,000 · 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
Out of stock at the Goal Zero store when we checked
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