Goal Zero Yeti 500 vs Mango Power E
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 $2300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 608% more energy (3533Wh vs 499Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 5000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is 60.2 lb lighter (12.9 lb vs 73.1 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
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 499 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 12.9 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 120 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 25m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.1 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.5 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.3 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.6 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |