Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Anker 757 PowerHouse
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
Anker 757 PowerHouse costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 22% more energy (1505Wh vs 1229Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 1200W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 757 PowerHouse is 8.9 lb lighter (43.9 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
Anker 757 PowerHouse
Anker's older flagship, now a discount play. Solid and durable, but heavy for its capacity and outclassed on charge speed by the newer C-series.
Best for: Buyers who find it discounted below the newer Anker C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 43.9 lb for 1.2kWh is heavy
- 300W solar input is low
- Outclassed by the newer C1000
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Anker 757 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 1229 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 2400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 43.9 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Anker 757 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 17.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 33.2 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 13.1 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 26.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |