Anker SOLIX C300 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1500
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
Anker SOLIX C300 costs $1520 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 423% more energy (1505Wh vs 288Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 3000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C300 is 44.1 lb lighter (8.6 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is poor value on paper: 0.89 Wh per dollar versus 1.61 for the Anker SOLIX C300. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
Anker's smallest. 288Wh at $179 with three USB-C ports — aimed squarely at people charging modern devices, not running appliances.
Best for: Content creators and travelers with a bag full of USB-C gear.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output is device-only territory
- 100W solar input
The new-for-2026 LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 — a big durability and cycle-life upgrade over the older 1500X it replaces.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want Goal Zero's build with modern battery chemistry.
Where it falls short:
- 52.75 lb — a two-hand lift
- 600W solar input is modest for the capacity
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 288 Wh | 1505 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 8.6 lb | 52.75 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C300 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 21.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 7.8 hrs | 40.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 16.0 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 32.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |