Anker SOLIX C800 vs Goal Zero Yeti 3000X
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 $2600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 3000X holds 295% more energy (3032Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 3000X has 1900W more surge headroom (3500W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C800 is 44.9 lb lighter (24.9 lb vs 69.75 lb).
- Anker SOLIX C800 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Anker SOLIX C800 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Goal Zero Yeti 3000X. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
A large-capacity unit held back by aging NMC cells. The capacity is real; the cycle life and charge speed are a generation behind.
Best for: Occasional-use backup where low cycle count won't bite.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~500 cycles against 4,000 for LiFePO4 rivals
- 69.75 lb and a 4-hour recharge
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $3199 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 3032 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 3500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 69.75 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 4h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 43.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 81.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 32.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 64.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.2 hrs |