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Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium

Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium
49.4/100
C
#167 of 194 overall
#12 in Goal Zero
$2999.95$0.98/Wh
Under $3,500

Battery
3075Wh
AC Output
1500W
Solar Input
360W
Weight
31.1 kg· 68.6 lbs
Cycles
500
UPS
—

  • Strong Portable: Yes
  • Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave
  • Strong App Control: Yes
  • Strong Pass Through Charging: Yes
  • Strong Smart Charging: Yes

  • Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 500
  • Low Ac Charge Speed: 1500
  • Low Fast Charging: No
  • Low Expandable Capacity: No
  • Low Warranty: 2

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Tailgating

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55" TV
PA Speaker
Mini Fridge ·
Blender
Phone Charger

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): 21.8 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 17.4 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • Blender (500W): 5.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 65.3 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 87.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 261 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 522 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 261 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours

Photography & Video runtime estimates

  • Camera Battery Charger (30W): 87.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 37.3 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 65.3 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 261 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 65.3 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 261 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 65.3 hours

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 5.2 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 522 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 5.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 261 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 21.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 3.3 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 17.4 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 13.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 87.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 21.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 1.5 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 3.7 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 6.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 21.8 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 72.6 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 217 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 26.1 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 8.3 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 261 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 65.3 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 72.6 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 87.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 1.5 hours
  • Blender (500W): 5.2 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 62.2 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 3.3 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 87.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 21.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 130 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 40.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 26.1 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 87.1 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 1.5 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 124 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 62.2 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 87.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 21.8 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 5.8 hours

Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium scores 49.4 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #167 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 Ac Charge Speed: 1500. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 3000 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.

88.4
57.8
51
37.6
81.7
53.8
50
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Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium
90 Wh3,075 Wh6,144 Wh

Physical
25.7 x 38.9 x 33.3 cm
0-40 C
—
Yes
31.1
98.9
Battery
0
0
3075
500
No
AC Power
12.5A max
1500
3000
Pure Sine Wave
DC Power
12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 10A 120W max; 12V High Power Port 20A 240W max
Charging
8mm / High Power Port / Anderson Power Pole (MPPT)
Goal Zero Boulder and Nomad panels
MPPT (pre-installed module)
3
360
1500
No
Yes
Yes
Advanced Features
No
No
Connectivity
Yes
Yes
No
No
Warranty
2

Side‑by‑side specs vs 3 similar models in the same capacity and price range.

Spec
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Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium
49.4 / C
Goal Zero Yeti 4000 Pro
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87.2 / A
Anker SOLIX F3800
Anker SOLIX
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86.3 / A-
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus
49.487.286.385.8
3,075 Wh3,994 Wh3,840 Wh3,072 Wh
1,500 W3,600 W6,000 W3,600 W
31.1 kg · 68.6 lbs52.5 kg · 115.7 lbs60 kg · 132.3 lbs33.7 kg · 74.3 lbs
5004,0003,0003,500
—10 ms20 ms10 ms
360 W3,000 W2,400 W1,600 W
$3,000$2,380$1,899$2,899
$0.98/Wh$0.60/Wh$0.49/Wh$0.94/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 3000 Lithium run a 55" tv for tailgating?

About 21.8 hours at a steady 120W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a pa speaker for tailgating?

About 17.4 hours at a steady 150W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a laptop for remote work?

About 40.2 hours at a steady 65W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a 27" monitor for remote work?

About 65.3 hours at a steady 40W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a fish finder for boats & marine?

About 522 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a mini fridge for boats & marine?

About 124 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 87.1 hours at a steady 30W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a led light panel for photography & video?

About 26.1 hours at a steady 100W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a mini fridge for camping?

About 124 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium run a led lantern for camping?

About 261 hours at a steady 10W draw.

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