Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs DJI Power 500
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 $60 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 500 holds 72% more energy (512Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 500 has 1400W more surge headroom (2000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 2.6 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 16.3 lb).
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
The smaller DJI unit: 512Wh and 1,000W make it a capable weekend companion, with fast charging and low noise as the standouts.
Best for: Weekend campers and creators who want a light, fast-charging half-kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- 512Wh is a single-day capacity
- No expansion
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $359 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |