Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium

Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
40.3/100
C
#184 of 194 overall
#15 in Goal Zero
$599.95$1.4/Wh

Battery
428Wh
AC Output
300W
Solar Input
120W
Weight
7.4 kg· 16.3 lbs
Cycles
500
UPS

  • Strong Portable: Yes
  • Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave
  • Strong Weight: 7.4
  • Strong Pass Through Charging: Yes

  • Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 500
  • Low Max Solar Input: 120
  • Low Warranty: 2
  • Low Fast Charging: No
  • Low Expandable Capacity: No

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Photography & Video

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Camera Battery Charger
LED Light Panel
Drone Charger
Laptop
27" Monitor

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

Photography & Video runtime estimates

  • Camera Battery Charger (30W): 12.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 5.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 9.1 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 36.4 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 9.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 72.8 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 36.4 hours

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 36.4 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 9.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 72.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 36.4 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours

Tailgating runtime estimates

  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.4 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.4 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 1.8 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 12.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 10.1 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 30.3 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 3.6 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 1.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 9.1 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 12.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 36.4 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 0.5 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 0.9 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 36.4 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 9.1 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 10.1 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 12.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 8.7 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.6 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 12.1 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 12.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 18.2 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 17.3 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 8.7 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 12.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.0 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.8 hours

Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium scores 40.3 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #184 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 Max Solar Input: 120. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 400 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.

86.1
53.8
40.3
0
72.2
51
16.7
0

Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
90 Wh428 Wh6,144 Wh

Charging
1
8mm
Goal Zero Boulder and Nomad panels
PWM charge controller
120
420
No
Yes
No
Physical
19.0 x 28.6 x 17.7 cm
0-40 C
35
Yes
7.4
57.8
AC Power
2.5A max
300
1200
Pure Sine Wave
DC Power
12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 10A 120W max
Battery
0
428
500
No
Advanced Features
No
No
Warranty
2
Connectivity
No
No
No
No

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Spec
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40.3 / C
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71.3 / B-
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40.371.367.356.3
428 Wh499 Wh360 Wh497 Wh
300 W500 W600 W300 W
7.4 kg · 16.3 lbs7.3 kg · 16.1 lbs5.4 kg · 11.9 lbs5.9 kg · 12.9 lbs
5004,000800500
30 ms
120 W200 W200 W150 W
$600$500$449$500
$1.40/Wh$1.00/Wh$1.25/Wh$1.01/Wh

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How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 12.1 hours at a steady 30W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a led light panel for photography & video?

About 3.6 hours at a steady 100W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a mini fridge for camping?

About 17.3 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a led lantern for camping?

About 36.4 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a electric ice auger for ice fishing?

About 0.7 hours at a steady 500W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a fish finder for ice fishing?

About 72.8 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a phone charger for budget camping?

About 18.2 hours at a steady 20W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a led lantern for budget camping?

About 36.4 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a fish finder for boats & marine?

About 72.8 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium run a mini fridge for boats & marine?

About 17.3 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).