Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Allpowers R600
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 R600 costs $1400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 403% more energy (1505Wh vs 299Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 2400W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R600 is 40.0 lb lighter (12.8 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
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
Allpowers R600
A light, cheap 299Wh unit with a 1,200W surge — a solid budget companion for devices and the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Budget campers charging devices with occasional small-appliance use.
Where it falls short:
- 299Wh is small
- 600W continuous output
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $299 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 299 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 4.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 3.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 6.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |