Bluetti AC180 vs Goal Zero Yeti 700
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Bluetti AC180 holds 70% more energy (1152Wh vs 677Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC180 has 1700W more surge headroom (2700W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 is 17.1 lb lighter (20.3 lb vs 37.4 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
A solid mid-size unit that competes on price rather than any standout spec. 1152Wh is a useful step above the 1kWh crowd.
Best for: Buyers who catch it on sale and want slightly more than 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 37.4 lb is heavy for its capacity
- 2700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
The largest of the rugged compacts. Still not an appliance unit — 600W of output caps what it can drive — but a durable mid-size companion.
Best for: Rugged off-grid use where durability outranks running heavy loads.
Where it falls short:
- 600W output rules out compressors and heaters
- 20.3 lb is heavy for 677Wh
| Spec | Bluetti AC180 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $799 |
| Capacity | 1152 Wh | 677 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 2700 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.4 lb | 20.3 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 2h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC180 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 16.3 hrs | 9.6 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 31.1 hrs | 18.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 12.2 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 24.5 hrs | 14.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |