Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Allpowers R600
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Allpowers R600 holds 1% more energy (299Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R600 has 600W more surge headroom (1200W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R600 is 0.9 lb lighter (12.8 lb vs 13.7 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
Goal Zero's compact entry: rugged and IPX4-rated, but you pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for the drop-and-splash toughness.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit gets wet and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- 350W output runs devices, not appliances
- $299 for 297Wh is pricey per watt-hour
A light, cheap 299Wh unit with a 1,200W surge — a solid budget companion for devices and the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Budget campers charging devices with occasional small-appliance use.
Where it falls short:
- 299Wh is small
- 600W continuous output
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $299 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 299 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 4.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 3.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 6.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |