Growatt INFINITY 1500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 200X
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 200X costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 holds 709% more energy (1512Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 has 2800W more surge headroom (3000W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 32.5 lb lighter (5 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Goal Zero Yeti 200X. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
A capable mid-size that flies under the radar. Solid 2,000W output and fast charging, let down mainly by a shorter warranty than the big brands.
Best for: Value hunters who want 1.5kWh and don't need the longest warranty.
Where it falls short:
- 3,000W surge is modest for the output
- 3-year warranty vs 5 from the majors
A tiny, well-built unit for USB devices and small electronics. The 120W AC inverter and Li-ion cells make it a charger, not a power station.
Best for: Ultralight trips charging phones, cameras and a small laptop.
Where it falls short:
- 120W AC output runs almost nothing with a plug
- ~500 cycles, 2-year warranty
| Spec | Growatt INFINITY 1500 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1099 | $299 |
| Capacity | 1512 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 120 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 5 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 50 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 50m | 3h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Growatt INFINITY 1500 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.4 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 40.8 hrs | ❌ |
| Chest freezer | 16.1 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 32.1 hrs | 4.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |