Goal Zero Yeti 300: what it runs and for how long
The Goal Zero Yeti 300 is a 297 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 350 W inverter (600 W surge). It meets our requirements for camping and a LiFePO4 station under $500.
What can the Goal Zero Yeti 300 run, and for how long?
Combine loads in the Goal Zero Yeti 300 runtime calculatorOn a full charge it runs a 12V compressor fridge for about 24 h and a CPAP machine for about 4.5 h.
What can’t the Goal Zero Yeti 300 run?
The Goal Zero Yeti 300 can't run a refrigerator or a chest freezer (start-up ~2,200 W, limit 600 W); a microwave or a well pump (needs 1,000 W, inverter is 350 W); a space heater or an electric kettle (needs 1,500 W, inverter is 350 W).
Who is the Goal Zero Yeti 300 a good fit for?
The Goal Zero Yeti 300 meets every requirement for 2 of the 12 uses we filter for.
- ✓Camping
- ✓A LiFePO4 station under $500
- ✕Carrying a CPAP on trips (light enough to pack) · needs capacity ≥ 500 Wh; the Goal Zero Yeti 300 has 297 Wh
- ?UPS use with computers and routers · can’t be checked: Goal Zero doesn’t publish the UPS switchover figure
- ✕Fast solar charging · needs solar input ≥ 800 W; the Goal Zero Yeti 300 has 200 W
- ✕Balcony solar and apartments · needs solar input ≥ 400 W; the Goal Zero Yeti 300 has 200 W
Can you add batteries to the Goal Zero Yeti 300?
No. Goal Zero's spec page lists the Goal Zero Yeti 300 as not expandable, so its 297 Wh is the most it will ever hold.
How fast does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 recharge?
From a wall outlet it recharges in about 50 minutes in its fastest mode, per Goal Zero. From solar it needs about 2.0 hours of strong sun at its 200 W solar limit, with panels delivering 75% of their rating.
What are the Goal Zero Yeti 300'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 | 297 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity, tested at 25 C and 0.5C. |
| AC output (continuous) | 350 W |
| AC surge | 600 W |
| AC outlets | 2 Goal Zero does not state the AC outlet count. |
| Max USB-C output | 100 W |
| Max solar input | 200 W |
| Max AC charging input | 420 W |
| AC charge time (fastest mode) | 50 min 50 minutes needs AC Fast Charge at 420 W; the default low speed takes 3 hours. |
| Expandable | No Goal Zero says it cannot be chained. |
| Max with extra batteries | Not published |
| UPS switchover | Not published |
| Weight | 13.7 lb |
| Dimensions | 11.3 × 7.7 × 6.7 in |
| List price | $349.95 |
How does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 rank against other Under 500 Wh power stations?
Among the 9 current under 500 Wh models, the Goal Zero Yeti 300 is in the top third for capacity, solar input, AC charging speed and rated cycles and in the bottom third for weight and Wh per list dollar.
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Rank in band | vs band median | vs band leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 2nd of 9 | +3% | -41% vs Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
| AC output | 350 W | 4th of 9 | +17% | -42% vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
| Surge | 600 W | 3rd of 8 | level | -50% vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
| Solar input | 200 W | 2nd of 8 | +29% | -9% vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
| AC charging | 420 W | 3rd of 9 | +11% | -24% vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 1st of 9 | +33% | level vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
| Weight | 13.7 lb | 8th of 9 | +51% | +242% vs BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini |
| UPS switchover | Not published | — | — | — |
| Wh per list $ | 0.85 | 9th of 9 | -17% | -27% vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 |
Who should not buy the Goal Zero Yeti 300?
Skip the Goal Zero Yeti 300 if any of these describe you; each comes from its published specs.
- You carry it often. At 13.7 lb, it is heavier than 7 of the 9 under 500 Wh models that publish a weight. The Jackery Explorer 300 holds 294 Wh at 7.1 lb.
- You need a UPS. No switchover time is published for the Goal Zero Yeti 300, so treat it as battery backup that may let a desktop restart.
- You may want more battery later. The Goal Zero Yeti 300 isn't listed as expandable. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus (286 Wh) accepts extra batteries.
- You want to run a kettle, microwave or space heater. Its 350 W inverter is below the 1,000 W or more our cited figures give for each of them. The BLUETTI Pioneer Na delivers 1,500 W.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 last at different loads?
About 252 Wh reaches the AC outlets, so a steady 100 W load runs for about 2.5 h and a load at its full 350 W rating for about 43 minutes.
| Steady AC load | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| 25 W | 10 h |
| 50 W | 5.0 h |
| 100 W | 2.5 h |
| 200 W | 1.3 h |
| 300 W | 50 min |
| 350 W | 43 min |
What does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 cost per kWh over its rated life?
About $0.29 per kWh of storage at list price, if you use all 4,000 rated cycles. The median for under 500 Wh models is $0.31 per kWh, so the Goal Zero Yeti 300 is cheaper over its rated life.
Rated life energy = 297 Wh × 4,000 cycles ≈ 1,188 kWh. List price $349.95 ÷ 1,188 kWh ≈ $0.29.
How many hours of sun does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 need to refill?
With panels delivering 75% of their rating (our calculator's default), the Goal Zero Yeti 300 needs the hours of strong sun below. Its 200 W solar limit caps the charge rate, so panels beyond about 267 W add nothing in strong sun.
| Panels | Charge rate | Sun hours to refill |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W of panels | 75 W | 4.0 h |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 2.0 h |
| 400 W of panels | 200 W | 1.5 h |
| 800 W of panels | 200 W | 1.5 h |
What can the Goal Zero Yeti 300 run at the same time?
The Goal Zero Yeti 300 can carry 2 of the 10 common pairs we check at once, with the runtimes below. It can't carry refrigerator + wi-Fi router / modem, refrigerator + chest freezer, refrigerator + microwave oven, refrigerator + electric kettle, window air conditioner + refrigerator, sump pump + refrigerator, space heater + wi-Fi router / modem and microwave oven + electric kettle: together they pass its running or start-up limit.
| Together | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| CPAP with heated humidifier + wi-Fi router / modem | 3.3 h |
| TV + wi-Fi router / modem | 1.8 h |
Which Goal Zero Yeti 300 specs are unpublished or conditional?
Goal Zero doesn't publish these specs for the Goal Zero Yeti 300: UPS switchover.
4 published figures come with conditions, shown under the spec table: AC charge time, AC outlets, expandability and rated cycles.
How does the Goal Zero Yeti 300 compare with similar power stations?
By capacity, the nearest models from other brands are Jackery Explorer 300, Anker SOLIX C300 and BLUETTI Elite 30 V2.
Which models from other brands are closest in size?
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