Goal Zero calls the Yeti 1500X its best-selling large power station. It pairs a 1,516Wh lithium-ion battery with a 2,000W pure sine inverter rated for 3,500W surges, in a 45.64 lb case. According to Goal Zero’s spec sheet, the Yeti 1500X has seven types of ports, including a 12V high-power port rated for 30A. It takes up to 600W from solar or AC through one high-power input, and it can expand with Goal Zero’s Yeti Link and Tank batteries. Goal Zero lists it at $1,124.89, down from $1,499.95, as of October 2026. Below are the specs, real charge times, runtimes and who it suits best.
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All specs and charge times come from Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X product page. Runtimes marked as estimates are my calculations.
Yeti 1500X specs
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1,516Wh lithium-ion NMC (10.8V, 140.4Ah) |
| Rated cycles | 500 cycles to 80% (1C, full charge and discharge, 25°C) |
| AC output | 2 × 120V outlets, 2,000W continuous, 3,500W surge, pure sine |
| 12V high-power port | 12V, 30A (360W), regulated, on the front and under the lid |
| 12V car port | 12V, 13A (160W), regulated |
| 6mm ports | 2 × 12V, 10A (120W) |
| USB-C PD (in/out) | 60W (5–20V, 3A) |
| USB-C | 18W |
| USB-A | 2 × 12W |
| High-power charge input | 14–50V, up to 50A, 600W max (AC or solar) |
| 8mm charge inputs | 2 × 14–50V, 10A, 150W max |
| Pass-through | Charges and powers devices at the same time |
| App | Goal Zero Power App (remote on/off, notifications, charge profiles) |
| Weight | 45.64 lb (20.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.25 × 10.23 × 10.37 in |
| Operating temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
What the Yeti 1500X does well
Strong 12V power for vans and overlanding
Many power stations limit their 12V output to a 10A or 12A car socket. The 1500X has a regulated 30A high-power port (360W) on the front and another under the lid. That’s enough to run a 12V fridge, a diesel heater, lights and a water pump straight from DC, with no inverter losses. For a van build or a truck bed setup, that’s the feature I’d use most. Goal Zero itself says it’s portable enough to integrate into a van build.
A 2,000W inverter with real surge headroom
Goal Zero rates the inverter at 2,000W continuous and 3,500W surge, and says it can handle surges from power tools, medical devices and full-size refrigerators. A full-size fridge can briefly pull several times its running watts when the compressor starts, so that surge rating is the number that matters. I explain why in my guide to surge watts vs running watts.
Home backup with Goal Zero’s integration kit
Goal Zero says the Yeti line can back up four essential circuits in your home using its Yeti Home Integration Kit. Before connecting any power station to home circuits, read my guide to transfer switches vs interlock kits.
Room to grow
Through the expansion port under the lid, the 1500X works with Goal Zero’s Yeti Link module and Tank expansion batteries. Goal Zero sells bundles adding 2,400Wh and 4,800Wh. If you start with one unit for camping and later want more for home backup, there’s a path.
Charge times
The Yeti 1500X charges through one 600W high-power port. The included 120W power supply is slow, so the optional supplies make a big difference.
| Charging source | Goal Zero’s 0–100% time |
|---|---|
| 120W power supply (included) | 14 hours |
| 230W power supply (optional) | 7 hours |
| 600W power supply (optional) | 3 hours |
| 100W solar panel | 18–36 hours of sun |
| 200W solar panels | 9–18 hours of sun |
| 400W solar panels | 4–8 hours of sun |
| 800W rated panels (input caps at 600W) | 3–4 hours of sun |
| 1,200W rated panels | 3 hours of sun |
Goal Zero notes that panel arrays rated above 600W make it more likely you’ll hit the full 600W input in imperfect conditions. That’s a good reason to oversize the array. For car charging, Goal Zero says to use its Yeti Lithium 12V car charging cable, not a regular charging cable. If you’re planning to charge mostly from the wall, Goal Zero sells a bundle with the 600W power supply for $1,312.89.
Runtime: Goal Zero’s figures
| Device (Goal Zero’s assumed draw) | Goal Zero’s runtime |
|---|---|
| CPAP (65W) | 24 hours |
| 42-inch LED TV (100W) | 15 hours |
| Portable fridge (25W average) | 61 hours |
| Mini fridge (35W average) | 44 hours |
| Full-size refrigerator (66W average) | 23 hours |
| Pellet grill (60W) | 26 hours |
| Microwave (1,000W) | 2 hours |
| Circular saw, 13A (1,500W) | 1 hour |
| Smartphone (12Wh) | 127 charges |
| Laptop (50Wh) | 31 charges |
To estimate anything else, divide 1,516Wh by the device’s watts and multiply by about 0.85 for AC loads (my estimate for inverter losses). A 150W load, for example, runs about 8.6 hours. DC loads on the 12V ports lose less. For CPAP users, my CPAP runtime guide explains why running the machine on DC without the humidifier stretches runtime the most.
Three real-world setups
Here’s how 1,516Wh stretches in three common situations. Device draws are typical figures, and the totals are my estimates.
Van weekend on DC
| Load | Port | Daily energy (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 12V compressor fridge | 12V high-power port | ~400Wh |
| LED lights, 4 hours at 10W | 12V car or 6mm port | ~40Wh |
| Roof fan, 8 hours at 20W | 12V car port | ~160Wh |
| Phones and a tablet | USB | ~60Wh |
| Total | ~660Wh/day, about 2 days |
Add a 200W panel and Goal Zero’s 9–18 hour figure for a full charge suggests you’d put back roughly 400–800Wh on a sunny day (estimate). That’s enough to stay out several days longer.
Overnight power outage
| Load | Hours | Energy (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size refrigerator, 66W average | 12 | ~790Wh |
| Router and modem, 20W | 12 | ~240Wh |
| LED lamps, 20W | 5 | ~100Wh |
| Phone charging | — | ~30Wh |
| Total (before ~15% inverter loss) | ~1,160Wh |
That covers a 12-hour overnight outage with some left over. For a multi-day outage, add a Tank expansion battery or plan to recharge with solar during the day.
Jobsite day
Goal Zero rates the 1500X for about an hour of continuous circular saw use at 1,500W. Real cutting is intermittent, so a day of occasional cuts plus charging tool batteries usually uses far less (estimate). The 3,500W surge rating handles the motor’s startup kick.
Yeti 1500X vs the newer Yeti 1500 (LiFePO4)
Goal Zero now sells a LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 alongside the 1500X. They’re similar in capacity but built for different buyers.
| Spec | Yeti 1500X | Yeti 1500 (LiFePO4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,516Wh NMC | 1,505.28Wh LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| AC output | 2,000W / 3,500W surge | 2,000W / 3,600W surge |
| AC charging | Up to 600W (3 h with optional supply) | 1,500W fast charge (1.1 h) |
| Solar input | 600W | 900W combined |
| USB-C | 60W PD + 18W | 140W + 60W + 2 × 30W |
| Weatherproofing | Not rated | IPX4 |
| Weight | 45.64 lb | 52.75 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Goal Zero price (Oct 2026) | $1,124.89 | $1,499.95 |
The 1500X is the lighter, lower-cost option, and it has the expansion path. The newer Yeti 1500 has the longer cycle rating, faster charging and a 5-year warranty. For occasional camping and storm backup, the 1500X’s 500-cycle rating works out to roughly one full cycle a week for ten years. If you’ll cycle it every day, the LiFePO4 model fits better.
Tips to get the most from it
- Use DC ports for DC gear. A 12V fridge on the 30A port skips the inverter, which loses roughly 10–15% (estimate).
- Turn the AC inverter off when you don’t need it. You can do it from the Goal Zero Power App, and it stops the inverter’s idle draw.
- Use the app’s charge profiles. Goal Zero says they help optimize battery life, which matters on an NMC pack.
- Store it charged. Goal Zero recommends charging it every 3–6 months in storage.
- Keep it in its temperature range. It operates from 32 to 104°F, so bring it inside on cold nights.
Who the Yeti 1500X is for
- Van and overland builds that run 12V gear and want a 30A DC port without adding a separate battery system.
- Weekend campers and tailgaters who want about 1.5kWh in a case under 46 lb.
- Home backup buyers who want a Goal Zero ecosystem with an integration kit and expansion batteries.
- Jobsites running circular saws and chargers, where the 3,500W surge rating counts.
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X at Goal Zero
FAQ
How many watt-hours is the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X?
1,516Wh, from a 10.8V, 140.4Ah lithium-ion NMC pack.
How much does the Yeti 1500X weigh?
45.64 lb (20.7 kg). It measures 15.25 × 10.23 × 10.37 inches.
How long does the Yeti 1500X take to charge?
Fourteen hours with the included 120W supply, seven with the 230W supply and three with the 600W supply. With 600W or more of solar, Goal Zero quotes about 3–4 hours of sun.
Can the Yeti 1500X run a refrigerator?
Yes. Goal Zero rates it for about 23 hours on a full-size refrigerator averaging 66W, and the 3,500W surge rating covers compressor startup.
Is the Yeti 1500X LiFePO4?
No. It uses lithium-ion NMC, rated for 500 cycles to 80%. Goal Zero’s newer Yeti 1500 uses LiFePO4 and is rated for 4,000 cycles.
Can I expand the Yeti 1500X?
Yes. It works with Goal Zero’s Yeti Link module and Tank expansion batteries, and Goal Zero sells 2,400Wh and 4,800Wh expansion bundles.
What’s the warranty?
Two years, per Goal Zero’s spec sheet.