Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 3% more energy (1505Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 16.0 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 1.6 hrs |