How long will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a laptop?
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Will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a laptop?
Yes — the Yeti 500 runs a laptop comfortably
Its 300W continuous output easily covers the 60W draw.
Estimated runtime
about 6 hours
on a single full charge
Est. usable (AC): 382 Wh
Appliance draw: 60 W
Continuous output: 300 W
How we calculated this
We start from the Goal Zero Yeti 500's 382 Wh of estimated usable energy at the outlet — its 499 Wh rating, derated for a safe depth of discharge and ~15% inverter loss — then divide by the laptop's 60W draw:
382 Wh ÷ 60 W ≈ 6.4 hours
Real-world runtime varies with temperature, cable losses, and how hard the appliance actually cycles. Treat this as a solid estimate, not a guarantee.
Other stations running a laptop
What else the Yeti 500 can run
Phone charge (about 1.6 days (~38 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)
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