Goal Zero Yeti 500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 700
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: Goal Zero Yeti 700, 677 Wh vs 499 Wh.
- More AC output: Goal Zero Yeti 700, 600 W vs 500 W.
- Higher surge: about the same (1,000 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 20.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Goal Zero Yeti 500, $500 vs $700.
Yeti 500 and Yeti 700 differ mainly in size: Yeti 700 has the biggest battery at 677 Wh. Yeti 500 is the lightest at 16.1 lb. Yeti 500 and Yeti 700 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. Yeti 500 is the cheapest at $500.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7 hours | 9.5 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 14 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4 hours | 6 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7 hours | 9.5 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 |  Goal Zero |  Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours | 677 Wh fridge about 9.5 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,000 W motor start-ups | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 3.5 hours | 200 W full in about 5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12.3 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 8mm | 1 input 8mm |
Weight lb | 16.1 lb one hand | 20.3 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $500 1.00 $/Wh | $700 1.03 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.00 lower is better value | $1.03 lower is better value |
| Buy | $500 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $700 · 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
$500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
$700 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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