Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs Allpowers R4000
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 1000 costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R4000 holds 250% more energy (3456Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R4000 has 2400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is 70.7 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 106 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
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
Allpowers R4000
A large expandable unit that undercuts the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 on price while matching its 4,000W output — the trade is a less established support network.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers prioritising price per watt over brand.
Where it falls short:
- 106 lb
- Brand support and resale trail the big names
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $2299 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 3456 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 4000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 106 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 2000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | 49.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 93.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | 36.7 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 73.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | 3.7 hrs |