Goal ZeroGoal Zero Yeti 500
Goal ZeroGoal Zero Yeti 500
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- Strong Portable: Yes
- Strong Battery Lifespan Cycles: 4000
- Strong Ac Wave Quality: Pure Sine Wave
- Strong Ac Charge Speed: 84
- Strong Pass Through Charging: Yes
- Low Ac Power Surge: 1000
- Low Max Solar Input: 200
- Low Expandable Capacity: No
- Low Cost Per Wh: 1.00
Pick an activity to see how long Goal Zero Yeti 500 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.
Ice Fishing runtime estimates
- Electric Ice Auger (500W): 0.8 hours
- Fish Finder (5W): 84.9 hours
- Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
Photography & Video runtime estimates
- Camera Battery Charger (30W): 14.1 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- Drone Charger (70W): 6.1 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- 27" Monitor (40W): 10.6 hours
Camping runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
Boats & Marine runtime estimates
- Fish Finder (5W): 84.9 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
CPAP & Medical runtime estimates
- CPAP Machine (40W): 11.8 hours
- Humidifier (30W): 35.4 hours
- Nebulizer (100W): 4.2 hours
- Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 1.3 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
Budget Camping runtime estimates
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
Apartment Dweller runtime estimates
- Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
Overlanding runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
Job Sites runtime estimates
- Circular Saw (1800W): 0.2 hours
- Corded Drill (700W): 0.6 hours
- Air Compressor (1000W): 1.1 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
Outdoor Events runtime estimates
- PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
- Stage Light (200W): 2.1 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
Tailgating runtime estimates
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
- PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- CPAP Machine (40W): 11.8 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
Van Life runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
- LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours
Remote Work runtime estimates
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- 27" Monitor (40W): 10.6 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
- Desk Lamp (10W): 42.4 hours
Home Backup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
RV Life runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
- Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours
Off-Grid Living runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
- Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
Food Trucks runtime estimates
- Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
- Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
- Portable Freezer (120W): 10.1 hours
- Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
Solar Setup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
- 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
- LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
Whole Home Backup runtime estimates
- Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
- Portable Freezer (120W): 10.1 hours
- Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
- 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
- Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours
Goal Zero Yeti 500 scores 71.3 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #109 of 194 portable power stations we track. That earns a B- 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 Battery Lifespan Cycles: 4000. Trade-offs: Low Ac Power Surge: 1000; Low Max Solar Input: 200. Read the full Goal Zero Goal Zero Yeti 500 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 | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.3 | 67.3 | 56.3 | 45.3 | |
| 499 Wh | 360 Wh | 497 Wh | 461 Wh | |
| 500 W | 600 W | 300 W | 600 W | |
| 7.3 kg · 16.1 lbs | 5.4 kg · 11.9 lbs | 5.9 kg · 12.9 lbs | 7.2 kg · 15.9 lbs | |
| 4,000 | 800 | 500 | — | |
| — | 30 ms | — | — | |
| 200 W | 200 W | 150 W | 200 W | |
| $500 | $449 | $500 | $480 | |
| $1.00/Wh | $1.25/Wh | $1.01/Wh | $1.04/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 500 run a electric ice auger for ice fishing?
About 0.8 hours at a steady 500W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a fish finder for ice fishing?
About 84.9 hours at a steady 5W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a camera battery charger for photography & video?
About 14.1 hours at a steady 30W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a led light panel for photography & video?
About 4.2 hours at a steady 100W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a mini fridge for camping?
About 20.2 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a led lantern for camping?
About 42.4 hours at a steady 10W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a fish finder for boats & marine?
About 84.9 hours at a steady 5W draw.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a mini fridge for boats & marine?
About 20.2 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a cpap machine for cpap & medical?
About 11.8 hours on a 40W cpap machine (modeled at a 90% duty cycle).
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a humidifier for cpap & medical?
About 35.4 hours on a 30W humidifier (modeled at a 40% duty cycle).