Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core

Portable power station · Overall fit profile

Buy it for a no-frills 983 Wh core unit with a 1200 W inverter; skip it if you want expansion or UPS switching — the expansion module port is listed as NOT AVAILABLE and UPS support is not documented.

Capacity983 Wh
AC output1,200 W
Surge2,400 W
Weight14.4 kg
Evidence
Manufacturer-controlled
Model
Yeti 1000 Core
Reviewed
2026-10-17
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core product image

At a glance

Bottom Line

Buy it for a no-frills 983 Wh core unit with a 1200 W inverter; skip it if you want expansion or UPS switching — the expansion module port is listed as NOT AVAILABLE and UPS support is not documented.

Strengths

Practical advantages

  • Documented buyer fitBuy it for a no-frills 983 Wh core unit with a 1200 W inverter
  • Sustained AC powerSustains 1200 W for compatible camping appliances.
  • Useful stored energyStores 983 Wh for camping essentials without promising a fixed runtime.
  • Battery chemistryUses Li-ion NMC battery chemistry.

Tradeoffs

Supported limitations

  • Documented trade-offSkip it if you want expansion or UPS switching — the expansion module port is listed as NOT AVAILABLE and UPS support is not documented.
  • Plan the moveAt 14.4 kg, moving it regularly takes more planning.

Evidence gaps

What remains unknown

  • solar input
  • expanded capacity
  • single-base 240 V output
  • native TT-30 connection
  • UPS/EPS support

Key facts

Core specifications

CAPACITY

983 Wh

Rated capacity

Continuous

1200 W

Continuous

SURGE

2400 W

Peak capability

WEIGHT

14.4 kg

BATTERY

Li-ion NMC

Warranty

2 years

Recharge paths

Charging specifications

AC INPUT

230 W

Maximum

Power and connections

Output specifications

AC OUTPUT

1200 W

Continuous

SURGE

2400 W

Peak capability per manufacturer

Portability

Size the move

PRODUCT WEIGHT

14.4 kg

Manufacturer-published weight

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