Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs Anker 535 PowerHouse
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
Anker 535 PowerHouse costs $770 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 holds 93% more energy (988Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 2850W more surge headroom (3600W vs 750W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 535 PowerHouse is 18.6 lb lighter (16.7 lb vs 35.3 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
Anker 535 PowerHouse
A durable half-kWh unit for devices and light loads. Dependable, but the low output and slow charging make it a device-first companion.
Best for: Campers charging phones, laptops and lights, not appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output is device-scale
- 120W solar input, slow recharge
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $429 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 750 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 120 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 2h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | ❌ |