Goal Zero Yeti 3000X vs Allpowers R1500
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
Allpowers R1500 costs $2500 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 3000X holds 163% more energy (3032Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 3000X has 500W more surge headroom (3500W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R1500 is 32.3 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 69.75 lb).
- Allpowers R1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Allpowers R1500 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The Goal Zero Yeti 3000X is poor value on paper: 0.95 Wh per dollar versus 1.65 for the Allpowers R1500. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
A large-capacity unit held back by aging NMC cells. The capacity is real; the cycle life and charge speed are a generation behind.
Best for: Occasional-use backup where low cycle count won't bite.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~500 cycles against 4,000 for LiFePO4 rivals
- 69.75 lb and a 4-hour recharge
- 2-year warranty
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $699 |
| Capacity | 3032 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 3500 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | NMC | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 500 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 69.75 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 4h | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.0 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 81.8 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.2 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 64.4 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.2 hrs | ❌ |