EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max 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 $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max holds 995% more energy (2048Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max has 4600W more surge headroom (4800W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 50.1 lb lighter (5 lb vs 55.1 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max is rated for 4,000 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 leader in the 2kWh class. Same 4800W surge as the DELTA 2 Max at $500 less, with 1000 more cycles.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want compressor-starting surge without paying flagship prices.
Where it falls short:
- 55 lb is a two-hand lift
- Only marginally lighter than heavier rivals
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 3 Max | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1099 | $299 |
| Capacity | 2048 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 120 W |
| Surge output | 4800 W | 200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 55.1 lb | 5 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 50 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 22m | 3h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 29.0 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 55.3 hrs | ❌ |
| Chest freezer | 21.8 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 43.5 hrs | 4.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |