Anker SOLIX C2000 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C2000 holds 107% more energy (2048Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is 13.2 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 48.5 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX C2000
2048Wh at $1299 with fast 70-minute charging. Sits between the C1000 and the F-series without a standout spec of its own.
Best for: Anker loyalists who want 2kWh and fast charging in one box.
Where it falls short:
- 3600W surge trails the DELTA 3 Max's 4800W at a higher price
- 3000 cycles vs 4000 from newer rivals
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
The 6th-gen Yeti 1000 finally brings a real 2,000W inverter to Goal Zero's mid-size. Now it competes on output, not just toughness.
Best for: Buyers who want Goal Zero's ruggedness with real appliance-starting output.
Where it falls short:
- 35.3 lb for under 1kWh is heavy
- Premium price against lighter rivals
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C2000 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1299 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 2048 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 48.5 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C2000 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 29.0 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.3 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.8 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.5 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | 1.0 hrs |