Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Bluetti AC200Max
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 300 costs $1400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC200Max holds 590% more energy (2048Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC200Max has 4200W more surge headroom (4800W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 48.2 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 61.9 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Goal Zero Yeti 300
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
Bluetti AC200Max
The older AC200 workhorse. Still expandable and high-surge, but heavier and slower to charge than Bluetti's newer Elite and Apex units at similar prices.
Best for: Buyers who catch it discounted below the newer Elite line.
Where it falls short:
- 61.9 lb and a 150-minute recharge
- Outclassed by newer LiFePO4 units on charge speed
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Bluetti AC200Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 2048 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 4800 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 61.9 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 900 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 2h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Bluetti AC200Max |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 29.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 55.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 21.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 43.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.2 hrs |