Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Mango Power E
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
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 costs $1300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 135% more energy (3533Wh vs 1505Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 2400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is 20.3 lb lighter (52.75 lb vs 73.1 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
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 3.8 hrs |