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Goal Zero Yeti 500

Portable power station · Overall fit profile

Buy it for mid-size LiFePO4 capacity with a 500 W inverter, 200 W solar input and a 5-year warranty; skip it if you need UPS switching or sustained loads above 500 W — UPS support is not documented.

Capacity499 Wh
AC output500 W
Surge1,000 W
Solar input200 W
Weight16.1 lb
Evidence
Manufacturer-controlled
Model
Yeti 500
Reviewed
2026-10-16
Goal Zero Yeti 500 product image

At a glance

Bottom Line

Buy it for mid-size LiFePO4 capacity with a 500 W inverter, 200 W solar input and a 5-year warranty; skip it if you need UPS switching or sustained loads above 500 W — UPS support is not documented.

Strengths

Practical advantages

  • Documented buyer fitBuy it for mid-size LiFePO4 capacity with a 500 W inverter, 200 W solar input and a 5-year warranty
  • Useful stored energyStores 499.2 Wh for camping essentials without promising a fixed runtime.
  • Easy to moveAt 16.1 lb, it is easier to move between a vehicle, tent or tailgate.
  • Sustained AC powerSustains 500 W for compatible camping appliances.

Tradeoffs

Supported limitations

  • Documented trade-offSkip it if you need UPS switching or sustained loads above 500 W — 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

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

Best for

Scenario fit

CampingGood fit · 90% coverageStores 499.2 Wh for camping essentials
RVGate not met · 61% 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 · 80% coverageMissing: UPS/EPS support
CPAPLimited fit · 65% coverageMissing: 12 V / car DC output, UPS/EPS support

Key facts

Core specifications

CAPACITY

499.2 Wh

Rated capacity

Continuous

500 W

Continuous

SURGE

1000 W

Peak capability

SOLAR INPUT

200 W

Maximum

WEIGHT

16.1 lb

BATTERY

LiFePO₄

Warranty

5 years

Recharge paths

Charging specifications

AC INPUT

500 W

Maximum

SOLAR INPUT

200 W

Maximum

Power and connections

Output specifications

AC OUTPUT

500 W

Continuous

SURGE

1000 W

Peak capability per manufacturer

Portability

Size the move

PRODUCT WEIGHT

16.1 lb

Manufacturer-published weight

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