Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Bluetti Elite 100 V2
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
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 47% more energy (1505Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is 27.4 lb lighter (25.3 lb vs 52.75 lb).
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 4,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is poor value on paper: 0.89 Wh per dollar versus 1.71 for the Bluetti Elite 100 V2. 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 1kWh unit whose headline is longevity: 6,000 cycles is roughly double most rivals, at an aggressive price.
Best for: Daily cyclers who want the lowest long-term cost per kWh at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,000W solar input is high, but there is no expansion port to grow capacity
- Newer product with a shorter field track record
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $599 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 6,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 25.3 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 1.1 hrs |