EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Goal Zero Yeti 1500
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 $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 96% more energy (1505Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 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 35.8 lb lighter (17 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 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 new-for-2026 LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 — a big durability and cycle-life upgrade over the older 1500X it replaces.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want Goal Zero's build with modern battery chemistry.
Where it falls short:
- 52.75 lb — a two-hand lift
- 600W solar input is modest for the capacity
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1505 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 | 52.75 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 21.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 40.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 16.0 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 32.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |