EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000X
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 1000X costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus holds 213% more energy (3072Wh vs 983Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus has 4200W more surge headroom (7200W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000X is 53.8 lb lighter (31.68 lb vs 85.5 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus 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 1000X. 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 Ultra's solar problem solved: same everything, but 1600W of PV input instead of 800W. That doubles your off-grid refill speed for $200.
Best for: Off-grid cabins and van builds that actually recharge from panels.
Where it falls short:
- $1999 approaches DELTA Pro 3 pricing
- 85.5 lb
The older X-series 1kWh. Rugged and expandable, but its Li-ion cells and 2-year warranty look dated next to the LiFePO4 6th-gen Yeti 1000.
Best for: Only at a discount against the newer LiFePO4 Yeti 1000.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~500 cycles vs 4,000 for the new Yeti 1000
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 1000X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1999 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 3072 Wh | 983 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3600 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 7200 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 85.5 lb | 31.68 lb |
| Max solar | 1600 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 1000X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.5 hrs | 13.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 82.9 hrs | 26.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.6 hrs | 10.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 65.3 hrs | 20.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.3 hrs | ❌ |