EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
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 300 costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro holds 159% more energy (768Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has 1000W more surge headroom (1600W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 3.3 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 17 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
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
Goal Zero's compact entry: rugged and IPX4-rated, but you pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for the drop-and-splash toughness.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit gets wet and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- 350W output runs devices, not appliances
- $299 for 297Wh is pricey per watt-hour
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $299 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |