Goal Zero Yeti 200X vs Allpowers R1500
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 200X costs $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R1500 holds 516% more energy (1152Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R1500 has 2800W more surge headroom (3000W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 32.5 lb lighter (5 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Allpowers R1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Allpowers R1500 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Goal Zero Yeti 200X. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
A tiny, well-built unit for USB devices and small electronics. The 120W AC inverter and Li-ion cells make it a charger, not a power station.
Best for: Ultralight trips charging phones, cameras and a small laptop.
Where it falls short:
- 120W AC output runs almost nothing with a plug
- ~500 cycles, 2-year warranty
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 200X | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $699 |
| Capacity | 187 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 120 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 200 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | NMC | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 500 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 5 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 50 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 3h | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 200X | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | ❌ | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 4.0 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |