Goal Zero Yeti 500 vs Oukitel P2001
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 $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Oukitel P2001 holds 301% more energy (2000Wh vs 499Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Oukitel P2001 has 3000W more surge headroom (4000W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is 36.1 lb lighter (12.9 lb vs 49 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — 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
Oukitel P2001
An older Oukitel 2kWh, still sold cheap. Solid on paper with 2,000W and expandability, but the 500W solar input is a real limit off-grid.
Best for: Budget buyers who recharge mainly from the wall, not panels.
Where it falls short:
- 500W solar input is low for 2kWh
- Smaller support network
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Oukitel P2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $899 |
| Capacity | 499 Wh | 2000 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 12.9 lb | 49 lb |
| Max solar | 120 W | 500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 25m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Oukitel P2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.1 hrs | 28.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.5 hrs | 54.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.3 hrs | 21.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.6 hrs | 42.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.1 hrs |