Anker SOLIX C800 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
Anker SOLIX C800 costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 holds 29% more energy (988Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 2000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C800 is 10.4 lb lighter (24.9 lb vs 35.3 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX C800
The C1000's smaller sibling. Same fast-charging DNA at a lower price, but the 768Wh capacity puts it firmly in weekend-trip territory.
Best for: Campers and van-lifers powering electronics, lights and a mini fridge — not home backup.
Where it falls short:
- 300W solar input is low — slow to top off off-grid
- 1600W surge rules out most motor-driven appliances
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 C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.0 hrs |