Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs EcoFlow DELTA 1300
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 DELTA 1300 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 1300 holds 28% more energy (1260Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 300W more surge headroom (3600W vs 3300W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA 1300 is 4.4 lb lighter (30.9 lb vs 35.3 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 800 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the EcoFlow DELTA 1300. Its NMC cells are rated for 800 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
The original DELTA that put EcoFlow on the map. Fast-charging and high-surge for its day, but the NMC battery and lack of USB-C now show its age.
Best for: Bargain hunters who find it heavily discounted.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~800 cycles
- No USB-C PD
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 1260 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3300 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 800 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 30.9 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 34.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 26.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | ❌ |