Anker SOLIX F2600 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 $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F2600 holds 159% more energy (2560Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 800W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2800W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is 26.4 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 61.7 lb).
An odd spec sheet: 2560Wh of capacity but only 2800W surge — the lowest surge-to-capacity ratio here. Capacity without starting power.
Best for: Long-duration backup of steady loads (lights, electronics, CPAP) rather than motor-driven appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 2800W surge is barely above its 2400W continuous — it will struggle with pumps
- 61.7 lb
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 F2600 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1499 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 2560 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 2800 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 61.7 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F2600 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 36.3 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 69.1 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 27.2 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 54.4 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.0 hrs |