EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000
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 RIVER 2 Pro costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 holds 29% more energy (988Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 2000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 18.3 lb lighter (17 lb vs 35.3 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The one you actually carry. At 17 lb it is light enough for one hand, yet unlike the true pocket units it has the 800W of output needed to run small appliances rather than just charge devices.
Best for: Backpackers, photographers and festival-goers who care about weight above all.
Where it falls short:
- 800W output limits you to electronics and small loads
- 220W solar input means slow off-grid top-ups
The 6th-gen Yeti 1000 finally brings a real 2,000W inverter to Goal Zero's mid-size. Now it competes on output, not just toughness.
Best for: Buyers who want Goal Zero's ruggedness with real appliance-starting output.
Where it falls short:
- 35.3 lb for under 1kWh is heavy
- Premium price against lighter rivals
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.0 hrs |