Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2
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 costs $1000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 holds 286% more energy (988Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 3000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 is 27.6 lb lighter (7.7 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
EcoFlow RIVER 2
The cheapest way into LiFePO4. 256Wh is a device charger, but at under $200 with a 60-minute recharge it's hard to argue with.
Best for: Budget campers who just need to keep phones, cameras and a laptop alive.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output runs devices only
- 256Wh is a single evening of real use
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $199 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 110 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | ❌ |