Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs DJI Power 1000
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
DJI Power 1000 costs $700 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.
- DJI Power 1000 has 800W more surge headroom (4400W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 24.8 lb lighter (28 lb vs 52.75 lb).
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
DJI's first power station is a genuinely strong 1kWh unit — 2,200W output and a 4,400W surge put it ahead of most rivals its size, though the ecosystem leans toward DJI's own drone and camera kit.
Best for: Content creators and drone operators already in the DJI ecosystem.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is modest
- Accessory ecosystem is DJI-centric
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 28 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |