Goal Zero Yeti 200X vs Ampace Andes 1500
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 $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Ampace Andes 1500 holds 682% more energy (1462Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Ampace Andes 1500 has 3400W more surge headroom (3600W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 31.8 lb lighter (5 lb vs 36.8 lb).
- Ampace Andes 1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is rated for 3,000 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
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 200X | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $999 |
| Capacity | 187 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 120 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 200 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | NMC | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 5 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 50 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 3h | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 200X | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | ❌ | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 4.0 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |