Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs Mango Power E
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 $1800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 258% more energy (3533Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E 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 37.8 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 73.1 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
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | 3.8 hrs |