Anker SOLIX C800 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 C800 costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 96% more energy (1505Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 2000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C800 is 27.9 lb lighter (24.9 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 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 1500
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 C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1505 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 | 52.75 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 21.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 40.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 16.0 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 32.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |