Goal Zero Yeti 500 vs Allpowers R600
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 R600 costs $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 holds 67% more energy (499Wh vs 299Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R600 has 200W more surge headroom (1200W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R600 is 0.1 lb lighter (12.8 lb vs 12.9 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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.
A rugged, water-resistant unit for people who'll actually beat it up. You pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for that durability.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit will get wet, dusty and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- $699 for 499Wh is expensive per watt-hour
- Only a 2-year warranty vs 5 years from most rivals
- 120W solar input is very low
A light, cheap 299Wh unit with a 1,200W surge — a solid budget companion for devices and the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Budget campers charging devices with occasional small-appliance use.
Where it falls short:
- 299Wh is small
- 600W continuous output
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $299 |
| Capacity | 499 Wh | 299 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 12.9 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Max solar | 120 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 25m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.1 hrs | 4.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.5 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.3 hrs | 3.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.6 hrs | 6.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |