Goal Zero Yeti 1000 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 costs $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 holds 4% more energy (1024Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 has 1100W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 is 8.8 lb lighter (26.5 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
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
| Capacity | 988 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 35.3 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 12m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.0 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 26.7 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.5 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.0 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.0 hrs | ❌ |