Goal Zero Yeti 1500: what it runs and for how long
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is a 1,505 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 2,000 W inverter (3,600 W surge). It meets our requirements for keeping a fridge running in an outage, RVs and UPS use with computers and routers, plus 2 more uses.
What can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 run, and for how long?
Combine loads in the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 runtime calculatorOn a full charge it runs a refrigerator for about 19 h and a chest freezer for about 40 h.
Who is the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 a good fit for?
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 meets every requirement for 5 of the 12 uses we filter for.
- ✓Keeping a fridge running in an outage
- ✓RVs
- ✓UPS use with computers and routers
- ✓Fast solar charging
- ✓Starting a 120 V well or sump pump
- ✕Van life · needs weight ≤ 45 lb; the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 52.8 lb
- ✕Carrying a CPAP on trips (light enough to pack) · needs weight ≤ 20 lb; the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 52.8 lb
- ✕Balcony solar and apartments · needs weight ≤ 40 lb; the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 52.8 lb
- ✕Running a window AC for several hours · needs capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh; the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 1,505 Wh
- ✕A LiFePO4 station under $500 · needs list price ≤ $500; the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has $1,499.95
Can you add batteries to the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
No. Goal Zero's spec page lists the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 as not expandable, so its 1,505 Wh is the most it will ever hold.
Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 work as a UPS?
Goal Zero lists a switchover time of 15 ms for the Goal Zero Yeti 1500, inside the 20 ms gap that the ITI (CBEMA) reference says typical computer equipment should ride through.
How fast does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 recharge?
From a wall outlet it recharges in about 66 minutes in its fastest mode, per Goal Zero. From solar it needs about 2.2 hours of strong sun at its 900 W solar limit, with panels delivering 75% of their rating.
What are the Goal Zero Yeti 1500's full specifications?
These figures come from Goal Zero's official US page, checked 2026-10-12. "Not published" marks specs Goal Zero doesn't publish.
| Capacity | 1,505 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity. |
| AC output (continuous) | 2,000 W |
| AC surge | 3,600 W |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| Max USB-C output | 140 W |
| Max solar input | 900 W 900 W combined: 600 W through HPP plus 300 W through the 8 mm port. |
| Max AC charging input | 1,500 W |
| AC charge time (fastest mode) | 66 min 66 minutes (1.1 hours) needs AC Fast Charge at 1,500 W. |
| Expandable | No Goal Zero's FAQ says it is not compatible with Yeti expansion batteries. |
| Max with extra batteries | Not published |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms Goal Zero lists APS switchover under 15 ms. |
| Weight | 52.8 lb Goal Zero's page lists 52.75 lb. |
| Dimensions | 15.7 × 11.4 × 12.0 in |
| List price | $1,499.95 |
How does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 rank against other 1,000–1,999 Wh power stations?
Among the 17 current 1,000–1,999 Wh models, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is in the top third for capacity, AC output, surge, solar input, AC charging speed and rated cycles and in the bottom third for weight, UPS switchover and Wh per list dollar.
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Rank in band | vs band median | vs band leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,505 Wh | 3rd of 17 | +47% | -2% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 2nd of 17 | +11% | -9% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Surge | 3,600 W | 4th of 16 | level | -18% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Solar input | 900 W | 3rd of 15 | +80% | -10% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
| AC charging | 1,500 W | 5th of 16 | +6% | -14% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 5th of 16 | level | -33% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Weight | 52.8 lb | 17th of 17 | +91% | +126% vs Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms | 11th of 15 | +50% | +50% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
| Wh per list $ | 1.00 | 16th of 16 | -40% | -57% vs BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
Who should not buy the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
Skip the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 if any of these describe you; each comes from its published specs.
- You carry it often. At 52.8 lb, it is heavier than 16 of the 17 1,000–1,999 Wh models that publish a weight. The Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 holds 1,024 Wh at 23.4 lb.
- You may want more battery later. The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 isn't listed as expandable. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1,264 Wh) accepts extra batteries.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 last at different loads?
About 1,279 Wh reaches the AC outlets, so a steady 100 W load runs for about 13 h and a load at its full 2,000 W rating for about 38 minutes.
| Steady AC load | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| 25 W | 2.1 days |
| 50 W | 26 h |
| 100 W | 13 h |
| 200 W | 6.4 h |
| 300 W | 4.3 h |
| 500 W | 2.6 h |
| 750 W | 1.7 h |
| 1,000 W | 1.3 h |
| 1,500 W | 51 min |
| 2,000 W | 38 min |
What does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 cost per kWh over its rated life?
About $0.25 per kWh of storage at list price, if you use all 4,000 rated cycles. The median for 1,000–1,999 Wh models is $0.14 per kWh, so the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is more expensive over its rated life.
Rated life energy = 1,505 Wh × 4,000 cycles ≈ 6,021 kWh. List price $1,499.95 ÷ 6,021 kWh ≈ $0.25.
How many hours of sun does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 need to refill?
With panels delivering 75% of their rating (our calculator's default), the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 needs the hours of strong sun below. Its 900 W solar limit caps the charge rate, so panels beyond about 1,200 W add nothing in strong sun.
| Panels | Charge rate | Sun hours to refill |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W of panels | 75 W | 20.1 h |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 10.0 h |
| 400 W of panels | 300 W | 5.0 h |
| 800 W of panels | 600 W | 2.5 h |
What can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 run at the same time?
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 can carry 8 of the 10 common pairs we check at once, with the runtimes below. It can't carry refrigerator + electric kettle and microwave oven + electric kettle: together they pass its running or start-up limit.
| Together | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| refrigerator + wi-Fi router / modem | 15 h |
| refrigerator + chest freezer | 13 h |
| refrigerator + microwave oven | 1.2 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier + wi-Fi router / modem | 17 h |
| TV + wi-Fi router / modem | 9.1 h |
| window air conditioner + refrigerator | 1.6 h |
| sump pump + refrigerator | 1.5 h |
| space heater + wi-Fi router / modem | 0.8 h |
Which Goal Zero Yeti 1500 specs are unpublished or conditional?
Goal Zero publishes every spec we track for the Goal Zero Yeti 1500.
6 published figures come with conditions, shown under the spec table: AC charge time, UPS switchover, expandability, rated cycles, solar input and weight.
How does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 compare with similar power stations?
By capacity, the nearest models from other brands are Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra and Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus.
Which models from other brands are closest in size?
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Jackery Explorer 1000 PlusWhich other Goal Zero models are similar?
How this page was made. Specs come from each manufacturer's official US spec page or manual, checked on the date shown; specs a manufacturer doesn't publish are marked "Not published". Runtimes are calculated (capacity × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ appliance draw), not measured. We haven't hands-on tested these units. Method and sources · Affiliate disclosure