Discontinued by Goal Zero. It’s no longer sold on Goal Zero’s US store (checked Oct 11, 2026). Amazon may still have remaining or renewed stock. The current model to consider is the Anker SOLIX S2000.
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Goal Zero · Large power station · Discontinued
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
A long-running NMC design with strong output. Its cycle rating is much lower than LiFePO4 rivals, which matters if you'll use it daily.
- Capacity
- 1,516 Wh
- Output
- 2,000 W
- Weight
- 45.6 lb
- Solar in
- 600 W
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No longer sold by the maker.
Strengths
- Balanced specs with no standout figure
Weaknesses
- NMC lithium-ion battery: far fewer rated cycles (500) than LiFePO4 rivals
- Only 2 AC outlets
Strengths and weaknesses are calculated against current stations from half to double its capacity.
What can the Yeti 1500X run?
Estimated time running one device on its own, at 85% usable capacity and with 10% power headroom. To combine devices, use the runtime calculator.
“Borderline” means the station’s rating is within 10% of what the device needs, so it depends on your exact appliance.
Full specifications
| Battery capacity | 1,516 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 2,000 W |
| Surge / peak output | 3,500 W |
| Battery chemistry | NMC lithium-ion |
| Rated charge cycles | 500 |
| Lifetime energy (capacity × cycles) | 758 kWh |
| Weight | 45.6 lb |
| Energy per pound | 33.2 Wh/lb |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| Max USB-C output | 60 W |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| Wall charge to 100% | — |
| Expandable to | — |
| List price | No longer sold by the maker |
| Manufacturer | Goal Zero product page |
Specs checked against the manufacturer on Oct 3, 2026. “—” means the maker doesn’t publish the figure. Brands measure cycle life to different end points (70% vs 80% remaining), so compare cycle counts loosely.
Compare with similar stations
Questions
How long will the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X run a refrigerator?
About 24.5 h for a typical full-size fridge (150 W running, roughly 35% compressor duty cycle). Newer energy-efficient fridges will run longer.
Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X run a microwave?
Yes. A 1,000 W microwave draws around 1,500 W from the outlet, within its 2,000 W continuous output. Ten minutes of use takes about 19% of the battery.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X take to charge?
With solar at its 600 W maximum input, a full charge takes about 2.5 hours of full sun, or about 3.6 hours at typical real-world panel output.
What battery does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X use and how long will it last?
It uses NMC lithium-ion cells rated for 500 charge cycles, about 758 kWh of total delivered energy. This is far fewer cycles than LiFePO4 rivals, which matters if you use it daily.
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