EcoFlow DELTA mini vs Goal Zero Yeti 6000X
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
EcoFlow DELTA mini costs $4900 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 6000X holds 588% more energy (6071Wh vs 882Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 6000X has 1400W more surge headroom (3500W vs 2100W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA mini is 82.4 lb lighter (23.6 lb vs 106 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA mini is rated for 800 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
EcoFlow DELTA mini
A compact NMC unit with a surprisingly strong 1,400W output for its size — but the 800-cycle battery means it won't age like the LiFePO4 field.
Best for: Buyers who want strong output in a light unit and won’t cycle it daily.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~800 cycles
- 2-year warranty, 300W solar input
Goal Zero Yeti 6000X
A huge-capacity home unit whose weakness is the same as its siblings: NMC cells with a low cycle count, at a flagship price.
Best for: Large-capacity backup for infrequent, deep-discharge use.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~500 cycles
- 2,000W output is low for the capacity
- 106 lb, 2-year warranty
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Goal Zero Yeti 6000X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $5499 |
| Capacity | 882 Wh | 6071 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1400 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 2100 W | 3500 W |
| Battery | NMC | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 800 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.6 lb | 106 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 36m | 4h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Goal Zero Yeti 6000X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 12.5 hrs | 86.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 23.8 hrs | 163.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 9.4 hrs | 64.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 18.7 hrs | 129.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 6.5 hrs |