Anker SOLIX F2000 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 $500 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F2000 holds 107% more energy (2048Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is 12.7 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 48 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX F2000
The older F-series unit, now hard to justify: the C2000 offers the same capacity and surge for $400 less.
Best for: Only worth it if you find it steeply discounted below the C2000.
Where it falls short:
- $1699 is $400 over the newer C2000 with identical core specs
- 105-minute recharge is slow by 2026 standards
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 F2000 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $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 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 45m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F2000 | 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 |