EcoFlow RIVER Pro 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: EcoFlow RIVER Pro, 720 Wh vs 499 Wh.
- More AC output: EcoFlow RIVER Pro, 600 W vs 500 W.
- Higher surge: EcoFlow RIVER Pro, 1,200 W vs 1,000 W.
- Lighter: about the same (16.8 lb vs 16.1 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: Goal Zero Yeti 500, $500 vs $549.
RIVER Pro and Yeti 500 differ mainly in size: RIVER Pro has the biggest battery at 720 Wh. Yeti 500 is the lightest at 16.1 lb. Yeti 500 is the cheapest at $500. We do not have a confirmed solar input for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER Pro | 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 |  EcoFlow |  Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,200 W motor start-ups | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | n/a not confirmed yet | 200 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | n/a not confirmed yet | 12.3 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input 8mm |
Weight lb | 16.8 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 43 Wh/lb higher is denser | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $549 0.76 $/Wh | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.76 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $549 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $500 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
| One panel | EcoFlow RIVER Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Don't connect |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| Renogy 250W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel | Not enough data | Works |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200E | Not enough data | Works |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200D | Not enough data | Works |
| BLUETTI PV200D | Not enough data | Works |
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 EcoFlow store when we checked
$500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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