Goal Zero Yeti 500 vs Anker SOLIX F2000
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 500 costs $1000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F2000 holds 310% more energy (2048Wh vs 499Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F2000 has 2600W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is 35.1 lb lighter (12.9 lb vs 48 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Goal Zero Yeti 500
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
Anker SOLIX F2000
The older F-series unit, now hard to justify: the C2000 offers the same capacity and surge for $400 less.
Best for: Only worth it if you find it steeply discounted below the C2000.
Where it falls short:
- $1699 is $400 over the newer C2000 with identical core specs
- 105-minute recharge is slow by 2026 standards
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Anker SOLIX F2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 499 Wh | 2048 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 2400 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 12.9 lb | 48 lb |
| Max solar | 120 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 25m | 1h 45m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Anker SOLIX F2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.1 hrs | 29.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.5 hrs | 55.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.3 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.6 hrs | 43.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.2 hrs |