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Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
At a glance
Full specs โ- Capacity
- 1516 Wh
- Usable energy
- 1289 Wh
- AC output
- 2000 W
- Surge
- 3500 W
- Chemistry
- Li-ion (NMC)
- Cycle life
- 500 cycles
- Max solar
- 600 W
- Weight
- 45.6 lb
Best for
Home backup (essentials)
RV & off-grid
Full-size fridge
Estimated usable capacity
Estimate
1,096 Wh
at the outlet ยท ~72% of the 1,516 Wh rating
An estimate, not a measurement: we derate the 1,516 Wh rating for a safe depth-of-discharge and ~15% inverter loss (DCโAC). We haven't bench-tested this unit yet, so treat it as a solid approximation.
Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
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4.5 / 5
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X is a 1516Wh Li-ion (NMC) portable power station delivering 2000W continuous (3500W surge). Rated for ~500 cycles and up to 600W of solar input.
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Full specifications
| Battery capacity | 1516 Wh |
| Usable capacity | 1289 Wh |
| AC output | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3500 W |
| Chemistry | Li-ion (NMC) |
| Cycle life | 500 cycles |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| Expandable | No |
| Weight | 45.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 yrs |
| Ports | 2x AC | 1x USB-C | 2x USB-A | 1x car |
Video review
We recommend watching a real-world test before buying. Here's a hands-on review of the Yeti 1500X:
โถWatch Goal Zero Yeti 1500X on YouTubeHobotech / DIY Solar PowerChannels we trust for hands-on testing
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Hobotech
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DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
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The Solar Lab
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How long will the Yeti 1500X runโฆ
Estimated runtime per full charge for common loads.
Phone charge (about 4.6 days (~110 hours))
Laptop (about 18 hours)
Wi-Fi router / modem (about 3.0 days (~73 hours))
LED lights (per bulb) (about 4.6 days (~110 hours))
CPAP machine (about 1.1 days (~27 hours))
Mini fridge (about 18 hours)
Full-size fridge (about 7 hours)
12V cooler / fridge (about 1.0 days (~24 hours))
Microwave (1000W) (under an hour)
Coffee maker (about 1.2 hours)
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