Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000
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 $1300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 holds 606% more energy (2096Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 has 2400W more surge headroom (3000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 34.1 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 47.8 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000. Its NMC cells are rated for 3,000 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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 design-forward 2kWh with a built-in cart, 4G and GPS — feature-rich, but its NMC cells mean fewer cycles than the LiFePO4 field now around it.
Best for: Buyers who value portability features and design over maximum cycle life.
Where it falls short:
- NMC chemistry — fewer cycles than LiFePO4 rivals
- 3,000W surge is modest for the price
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $1599 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 2096 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 47.8 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 1200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 29.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 56.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 22.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 44.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |