Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Name: Goal Zero Yeti 500X
Brand: Goal Zero

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

Weight12.9 lb

Evidence: Manufacturer-controlled
Model: Yeti 500X
Reviewed: 2026-10-17

Historical context

Historical low: $699.00
Historical high: $699.00

Price definitions changed on February 23, 2026; comparisons across that date may use different definitions.

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 12.9 lb, 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