EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 200X
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 200X costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 holds 448% more energy (1024Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 has 2000W more surge headroom (2200W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 22.0 lb lighter (5 lb vs 27 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 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 200X. 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 value pick in the 1kWh class. Cheaper than the Anker C1000 with nearly identical capacity — but check the surge number before you buy.
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers running electronics and a fridge, with no motor-driven loads.
Where it falls short:
- X-Boost tops out at 2200W — the least surge headroom of any 1kWh unit we list
- 80-minute recharge is slower than Anker's 58
A tiny, well-built unit for USB devices and small electronics. The 120W AC inverter and Li-ion cells make it a charger, not a power station.
Best for: Ultralight trips charging phones, cameras and a small laptop.
Where it falls short:
- 120W AC output runs almost nothing with a plug
- ~500 cycles, 2-year warranty
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 2 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $299 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 120 W |
| Surge output | 2200 W | 200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 27 lb | 5 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 50 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 20m | 3h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 2 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | ❌ |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 4.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |