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Goal Zero Yeti 500

At a glance

Full specs โ†“
Capacity
499 Wh
Usable energy
449 Wh
AC output
300 W
Surge
1200 W
Chemistry
LiFePO4
Cycle life
3000 cycles
Max solar
120 W
Weight
12.9 lb
Best for
Phones & laptops CPAP Weekend camping
Estimated usable capacity Estimate
382 Wh at the outlet ยท ~77% of the 499 Wh rating

An estimate, not a measurement: we derate the 499 Wh rating for a safe depth-of-discharge and ~15% inverter loss (DCโ†’AC). We haven't bench-tested this unit yet, so treat it as a solid approximation.

Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 500

โ˜… 4.4 / 5

The Goal Zero Yeti 500 is a 499Wh LiFePO4 portable power station delivering 300W continuous (1200W surge). Rated for ~3000 cycles and up to 120W of solar input.

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Full specifications

Battery capacity499 Wh
Usable capacity449 Wh
AC output300 W
Surge output1200 W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life3000 cycles
Max solar input120 W
ExpandableNo
Weight12.9 lb
Warranty2 yrs
Ports2x AC | 2x USB-C | 1x USB-A | 1x car

Video review

We recommend watching a real-world test before buying. Here's a hands-on review of the Yeti 500:

โ–ถWatch Goal Zero Yeti 500 on YouTubeHobotech / DIY Solar Power

Channels we trust for hands-on testing

Independent reviewers who bench-test capacity, inverters and real-world runtime.

Hobotech
Rigorous real-world capacity & inverter testing.
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
The go-to for DIY off-grid and teardown reviews.
The Solar Lab
Real world testing of solar panels and power stations.

How long will the Yeti 500 runโ€ฆ

Estimated runtime per full charge for common loads.

Phone charge (about 1.6 days (~38 hours)) Laptop (about 6 hours) Wi-Fi router / modem (about 1.1 days (~26 hours)) LED lights (per bulb) (about 1.6 days (~38 hours)) CPAP machine (about 10 hours) Mini fridge (about 6 hours) Full-size fridge (about 2.5 hours) 12V cooler / fridge (about 9 hours) Microwave (1000W) (under an hour) Coffee maker (under an hour)

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