Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 400

Goal Zero Yeti 400
44.7/100
C
#177 of 194 overall
#14 in Goal Zero
$449.95$1.14/Wh
Under $500

Battery
396Wh
AC Output
300W
Solar Input
120W
Weight
13.2 kg· 29.1 lbs
Cycles
500
UPS
—

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

  • Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 500
  • Low Ac Power Surge: 600
  • Low Max Solar Input: 120
  • Low Warranty: 1
  • Low Fast Charging: 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): 11.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 4.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 8.4 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 33.7 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 8.4 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 33.7 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 8.4 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 67.3 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 33.7 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 67.3 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 33.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 8.0 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.4 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 8.0 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 11.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.7 hours

Tailgating runtime estimates

  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.7 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.4 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.2 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 1.7 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 33.7 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 8.4 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 9.3 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 11.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 11.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 8.4 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 11.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 33.7 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 9.3 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 28.0 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 3.4 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 1.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 0.5 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 0.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 3.4 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 11.2 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 16.0 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 11.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 2.8 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 5.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 16.8 hours

Goal Zero Yeti 400 scores 44.7 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #177 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 Power Surge: 600. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 400 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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42.3
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Goal Zero Yeti 400
90 Wh396 Wh6,144 Wh

Physical
26 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm
0-40°C (32-104°F)
35
Yes
13.2
30.0
AC Power
2.6 A
300
600
Pure Sine Wave
DC Power
USB: 5V, up to 2.1A (10W max); 12V car port: 12V, up to 10A (120W max); 6mm port: 12V, up to 10A (120W max)
Charging
8mm
Nomad 20, Nomad 50, Boulder 50, Boulder 100, Boulder 100 Briefcase, Nomad 100, Boulder 200
AC Wall Charger (72W), Car Charger (30W), Solar (8mm)
120
300
No
No
Yes
Battery
0
0
396
500
Yes
Advanced Features
Yes
No
Warranty
1
Connectivity
No
No
No
No

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44.774.974.571.3
396 Wh448 Wh495 Wh499 Wh
300 W700 W800 W500 W
13.2 kg · 29.1 lbs7.5 kg · 16.5 lbs7.6 kg · 16.8 lbs7.3 kg · 16.1 lbs
5003,0006004,000
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$450$279$280$500
$1.14/Wh$0.62/Wh$0.57/Wh$1.00/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 400 run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 11.2 hours at a steady 30W draw.

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

About 3.4 hours at a steady 100W draw.

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

About 16.0 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

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

About 33.7 hours at a steady 10W draw.

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

About 16.8 hours at a steady 20W draw.

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

About 33.7 hours at a steady 10W draw.

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

About 67.3 hours at a steady 5W draw.

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

About 67.3 hours at a steady 5W draw.

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

About 16.0 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

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