Goal Zero Yeti 700 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 holds 51% more energy (1024Wh vs 677Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 has 1500W more surge headroom (2500W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 is 6.2 lb lighter (20.3 lb vs 26.5 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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.
The largest of the rugged compacts. Still not an appliance unit — 600W of output caps what it can drive — but a durable mid-size companion.
Best for: Rugged off-grid use where durability outranks running heavy loads.
Where it falls short:
- 600W output rules out compressors and heaters
- 20.3 lb is heavy for 677Wh
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 700 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $799 |
| Capacity | 677 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 20.3 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 700 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 9.6 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 18.3 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 7.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 14.4 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |