Goal ZeroGoal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
- Strong Portable: Yes
- Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave
- Strong Fast Charging: Yes
- Strong Pass Through Charging: Yes
- Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 500
- Low Warranty: 2
- Low Expandable Capacity: No
- Low Ups Functionality: No
- Low Cost Per Wh: 1.15
Pick an activity to see how long Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium powers a typical loadout.
Runtimes are estimates. Fridges, AC units, humidifiers and similar devices are modeled with realistic duty cycles so numbers reflect average draw, not peak wattage.
Tailgating runtime estimates
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
- PA Speaker (150W): 5.9 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- Blender (500W): 1.8 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
Boats & Marine runtime estimates
- Fish Finder (5W): 177 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 88.8 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
Photography & Video runtime estimates
- Camera Battery Charger (30W): 29.6 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- Drone Charger (70W): 12.7 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- 27" Monitor (40W): 22.2 hours
Camping runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 88.8 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 22.2 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
Remote Work runtime estimates
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- 27" Monitor (40W): 22.2 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 29.6 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- Desk Lamp (10W): 88.8 hours
Ice Fishing runtime estimates
- Electric Ice Auger (500W): 1.8 hours
- Fish Finder (5W): 177 hours
- Space Heater (750W): 2.0 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 88.8 hours
Apartment Dweller runtime estimates
- Router + Modem (30W): 29.6 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
Job Sites runtime estimates
- Circular Saw (1800W): 0.5 hours
- Corded Drill (700W): 1.3 hours
- Air Compressor (1000W): 2.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
CPAP & Medical runtime estimates
- CPAP Machine (40W): 24.7 hours
- Humidifier (30W): 74.0 hours
- Nebulizer (100W): 8.9 hours
- Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 2.8 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
Overlanding runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
Budget Camping runtime estimates
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 88.8 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 22.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
Outdoor Events runtime estimates
- PA Speaker (150W): 5.9 hours
- Stage Light (200W): 4.4 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
RV Life runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
- Coffee Maker (800W): 1.1 hours
Van Life runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 88.8 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 22.2 hours
Solar Setup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- CPAP Machine (40W): 24.7 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 29.6 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
Food Trucks runtime estimates
- Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.5 hours
- Blender (500W): 1.8 hours
- Portable Freezer (120W): 21.1 hours
- Coffee Maker (800W): 1.1 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
Off-Grid Living runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 8.9 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 29.6 hours
- Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.5 hours
Home Backup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 29.6 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
- Laptop (65W): 13.7 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 44.4 hours
Whole Home Backup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 42.3 hours
- Portable Freezer (120W): 21.1 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 29.6 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 7.4 hours
- Space Heater (750W): 2.0 hours
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium scores 50.5 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #163 of 194 portable power stations we track. That earns a C+ grade in our 0-100 composite, which weighs 45 feature axes from capacity and AC output to charging speed, noise, and warranty. Strengths: Strong Portable: Yes; Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave. Trade-offs: Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 500; Low Warranty: 2. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium breakdown on AGB for per-feature scores, pricing across Amazon, Walmart and the Goal Zero store, and head-to-head comparisons with the products it's most often cross-shopped against.
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Side‑by‑side specs vs 3 similar models in the same capacity and price range.
| Spec | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 | 86.9 | 82.6 | 82.5 | |
| 1,045 Wh | 1,536 Wh | 1,843 Wh | 1,536 Wh | |
| 1,500 W | 1,800 W | 2,500 W | 1,800 W | |
| 18.1 kg · 39.9 lbs | 16.5 kg · 36.4 lbs | 25 kg · 55 lbs | 17.5 kg · 38.6 lbs | |
| 500 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 4,000 | |
| — | 15 ms | 10 ms | 20 ms | |
| 360 W | 500 W | 1,200 W | 800 W | |
| $1,200 | $1,099 | $995 | $999 | |
| $1.15/Wh | $0.72/Wh | $0.54/Wh | $0.65/Wh |
Green value + dot = best in that row. Similar models selected from the same capacity tier, priced within ±40%.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a 55" tv for tailgating?
About 7.4 hours at a steady 120W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a pa speaker for tailgating?
About 5.9 hours at a steady 150W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a fish finder for boats & marine?
About 177 hours at a steady 5W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a mini fridge for boats & marine?
About 42.3 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a camera battery charger for photography & video?
About 29.6 hours at a steady 30W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a led light panel for photography & video?
About 8.9 hours at a steady 100W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a mini fridge for camping?
About 42.3 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a led lantern for camping?
About 88.8 hours at a steady 10W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a laptop for remote work?
About 13.7 hours at a steady 65W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium run a 27" monitor for remote work?
About 22.2 hours at a steady 40W draw.