Goal Zero Yeti 500X vs Goal Zero Yeti 500
Two small 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 (497 Wh vs 499 Wh).
- More AC output: Goal Zero Yeti 500, 500 W vs 300 W.
- Higher surge: Goal Zero Yeti 500X, 1,200 W vs 1,000 W.
- More solar input: Goal Zero Yeti 500, 200 W vs 150 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Goal Zero Yeti 500, 28 V vs 22 V.
- Lighter: Goal Zero Yeti 500X, 12.9 lb vs 16.1 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: about the same ($500 vs $500).
Yeti 500X and Yeti 500 are the same size class: within 2 Wh of each other. Yeti 500X is the lightest at 12.9 lb. Yeti 500 takes the most solar at 200 W, so it refills fastest. Yeti 500X and Yeti 500 are the cheapest at $500.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 500X | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 7 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 |  Goal Zero |  Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 497 Wh fridge about 7 hours | 499 Wh fridge about 7 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones | 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 | 150 W full in about 4.5 hours | 200 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 13 to 22 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 | 12.9 lb one hand | 16.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 39 Wh/lb higher is denser | 31 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $500 1.01 $/Wh | $500 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.01 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $500 · 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 Goal Zero store when we checked
$500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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