Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Allpowers R1500
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
Allpowers R1500 costs $1000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 31% more energy (1505Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 600W more surge headroom (3600W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R1500 is 15.3 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is poor value on paper: 0.89 Wh per dollar versus 1.65 for the Allpowers R1500. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
The new-for-2026 LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 — a big durability and cycle-life upgrade over the older 1500X it replaces.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want Goal Zero's build with modern battery chemistry.
Where it falls short:
- 52.75 lb — a two-hand lift
- 600W solar input is modest for the capacity
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |