BLUETTI Handsfree 2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 500X
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 (512 Wh vs 497 Wh).
- More AC output: BLUETTI Handsfree 2, 700 W vs 300 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI Handsfree 2, 350 W vs 150 W.
- Lighter: Goal Zero Yeti 500X, 12.9 lb vs 16.5 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Handsfree 2, $349 vs $500.
Handsfree 2 and Yeti 500X are the same size class: within 15 Wh of each other. Yeti 500X is the lightest at 12.9 lb. Handsfree 2 takes the most solar at 350 W, so it refills fastest. Handsfree 2 is the cheapest at $349, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI Handsfree 2 | Goal Zero Yeti 500X |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7.5 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4.5 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7.5 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 | 512 Wh fridge about 7.5 hours | 497 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not confirmed yet | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 350 W full in about 2 hours | 150 W full in about 4.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | n/a not confirmed yet | 13 to 22 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input 8mm |
Weight lb | 16.5 lb one hand | 12.9 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser | 39 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $349 0.68 $/Wh | $500 1.01 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.68 lower is better value | $1.01 lower is better value |
| Buy | $349 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $500 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
| One panel | BLUETTI Handsfree 2 | Goal Zero Yeti 500X |
|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI PV200D | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| BLUETTI PV350D | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| BLUETTI PV120 Solar Panel | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| BLUETTI SP100L Solar Panel | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| BLUETTI SP200L Solar Panel | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works, with a catch |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200E | Not enough data | Works, with a catch |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 | Not enough data | Works, with a catch |
| EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works, with a catch |
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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