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Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Portable power station · Overall fit profile

Buy it for a compact, PD-capable mid-size unit; skip it if you need high solar input or UPS switching — solar input max is not stated and UPS support is not documented.

Capacity497 Wh
AC output300 W
Surge1,200 W
Weight5.9 kg
Evidence
Manufacturer-controlled
Model
Yeti 500X
Reviewed
2026-10-17
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At a glance

Bottom Line

Buy it for a compact, PD-capable mid-size unit; skip it if you need high solar input or UPS switching — solar input max is not stated and UPS support is not documented.

Strengths

Practical advantages

  • Documented buyer fitBuy it for a compact, PD-capable mid-size unit
  • Useful stored energyStores 497 Wh for camping essentials without promising a fixed runtime.
  • Easy to moveAt 5.9 kg, it is easier to move between a vehicle, tent or tailgate.
  • Battery chemistryUses Li-ion NMC battery chemistry.

Tradeoffs

Supported limitations

  • Documented trade-offSkip it if you need high solar input or UPS switching — solar input max is not stated and UPS support is not documented.
  • RV assessment gatecontinuous output does not meet the model threshold for a RV tier; this leaves the scenario unrated rather than assigning WEAK.
  • Home Backup assessment gatecapacity does not meet the model threshold for a Home Backup tier; this leaves the scenario unrated rather than assigning WEAK.

Evidence gaps

What remains unknown

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

Best for

Scenario fit

CampingConditional fit · 75% coverageStores 497 Wh for camping essentialsMissing: solar input
RVGate not met · 54% coverageNot rated: continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.Missing: expanded capacity, single-base 240 V output
Home BackupGate not met · 65% coverageNot rated: capacity, continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.Missing: expanded capacity, UPS/EPS support
EmergencyLimited fit · 65% coverageMissing: solar input, UPS/EPS support
CPAPConditional fit · 65% coverageAt 5.9 kg, it is easier to move between home and travel.Missing: 12 V / car DC output, UPS/EPS support

Key facts

Core specifications

CAPACITY

497 Wh

Rated capacity

Continuous

300 W

Continuous

SURGE

1200 W

Peak capability

WEIGHT

5.9 kg

BATTERY

Li-ion NMC

Warranty

2 years

Recharge paths

Charging specifications

AC INPUT

120 W

Maximum

Power and connections

Output specifications

AC OUTPUT

300 W

Continuous

SURGE

1200 W

Peak capability per manufacturer

Portability

Size the move

PRODUCT WEIGHT

5.9 kg

Manufacturer-published weight

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