Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 1250

Goal Zero Yeti 1250
37.8/100
D
#188 of 194 overall
#16 in Goal Zero
$999.95$0.83/Wh
Under $2,000

Battery
1200Wh
AC Output
1200W
Solar Input
320W
Weight
46.7 kg· 103 lbs
Cycles
—
UPS
—

  • Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave
  • Strong Expandable Capacity: Yes
  • Strong Pass Through Charging: Yes

  • Low Portable: No
  • Low Ac Charge Speed: 1080
  • Low Weight: 46.7
  • Low Warranty: 1
  • Low Fast Charging: No

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Remote Work

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Laptop
27" Monitor
Router + Modem
Phone Charger
Desk Lamp

Runtimes are estimates. Fridges, AC units, humidifiers and similar devices are modeled with realistic duty cycles so numbers reflect average draw, not peak wattage.

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 25.5 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 34.0 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 102 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 204 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 102 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours

Photography & Video runtime estimates

  • Camera Battery Charger (30W): 34.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 14.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 25.5 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.6 hours
  • Blender (500W): 2.0 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 24.3 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 1.3 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 24.3 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 34.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 2.3 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 102 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 25.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 2.0 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 204 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 2.3 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 102 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 28.3 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 85.0 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 10.2 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 3.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 1.3 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours

Tailgating runtime estimates

  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 6.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • Blender (500W): 2.0 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 102 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 25.5 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 34.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 28.3 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 34.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 0.6 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 1.5 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 2.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 102 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 25.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 6.8 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 5.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 10.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 34.0 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.6 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 48.6 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 34.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 8.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 15.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 51.0 hours

Goal Zero Yeti 1250 scores 37.8 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #188 of 194 portable power stations we track. That earns a D grade in our 0-100 composite, which weighs 45 feature axes from capacity and AC output to charging speed, noise, and warranty. Strengths: Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave; Strong Expandable Capacity: Yes. Trade-offs: Low Portable: No; Low Ac Charge Speed: 1080. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 1250 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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Goal Zero Yeti 1250
90 Wh1,200 Wh6,144 Wh

Battery
100
1
—
1200
Yes
Physical
27.9 x 40.6 x 36.8 cm
0-40 C
—
No
46.7
25.7
AC Power
10A max
1200
1500
Pure Sine Wave
DC Power
12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 6A 72W max; 12V High Power Port 33A 400W max
Charging
8mm / High Power Port
Goal Zero Boulder panels
MPPT charge controller
2
320
1080
No
Yes
No
Advanced Features
Yes
No
Warranty
1
Connectivity
No
No
No
No

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37.8 / D
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90.6 / A+
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37.890.689.389.2
1,200 Wh1,024 Wh1,024 Wh1,382 Wh
1,200 W2,000 W1,800 W2,400 W
46.7 kg · 103 lbs12.6 kg · 27.8 lbs12.5 kg · 27.6 lbs—
—3,5004,0004,500
—20 ms10 ms15 ms
320 W800 W500 W1,200 W
$1,000$699$699$679
$0.83/Wh$0.68/Wh$0.68/Wh$0.49/Wh

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How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a laptop for remote work?

About 15.7 hours at a steady 65W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a 27" monitor for remote work?

About 25.5 hours at a steady 40W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a fish finder for boats & marine?

About 204 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a mini fridge for boats & marine?

About 48.6 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 34.0 hours at a steady 30W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a led light panel for photography & video?

About 10.2 hours at a steady 100W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a induction cooktop for food trucks?

About 0.6 hours at a steady 1800W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a blender for food trucks?

About 2.0 hours at a steady 500W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a mini fridge for whole home backup?

About 48.6 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 run a portable freezer for whole home backup?

About 24.3 hours on a 120W portable freezer (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

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