Goal Zero Yeti 3000X vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $2200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 3000X holds 107% more energy (3032Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Ampace Andes 1500 has 100W more surge headroom (3600W vs 3500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 33.0 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 69.75 lb).
- Ampace Andes 1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Goal Zero Yeti 3000X. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3032 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3500 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | NMC | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 69.75 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 4h | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 3000X | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.0 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 81.8 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.2 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 64.4 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.2 hrs | 1.6 hrs |