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Goal Zero Yeti 500
Power station · Yeti. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The Goal Zero Yeti 500 is a 499.2 Wh portable power station with a 500 W continuous pure sine wave AC inverter and 1000 W surge output. It uses LiFePO4 battery chemistry and is listed at 4000 lifecycles to 80% of original capacity.
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Capacity
499.2Wh
Continuous
500W
Peak / surge
1000W
Solar input
200W
Chemistry
LiFePO4
Cycles
4000
Weight
7.3kg
Warranty
5yr
Key features
- AC inverter: 500 W continuous, 1000 W surge, pure sine wave, 770 W total combined output
- USB-C PD 100 W, two USB-C QC ports at 30 W each, two USB-A ports at 18 W each; 166 W total USB-C output
- Wall charging: 0% to 100% in 90 minutes with the included cable (500 W input); ships in low input mode, with high input mode described in the user guide
- Solar input up to 200 W, recharges in 2.8 hrs
- Car charging through the 12 V auxiliary cable in 4.7 hours
- AC passthrough mode max 1140 W, 120 V, 9.5 A
- IPX4 water resistance; charge range 32 to 125.6 °F (0-52 °C)
- Goal Zero Power App over Bluetooth 4.1 or Wi-Fi a/g/n, with Performance, Battery Saver and Balance charge profiles
What it is for
- home backup power
- camping
Specifications
| Capacity | 499.2 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous output | 500 W |
| Peak / surge | 1000 W |
| Solar input | 200 W |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4000 cycles |
| AC charging | 0% to 100% in 90 minutes |
| AC output voltage | 115V |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (16.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 28.8 × 19.6 × 19.8 cm (11.3 × 7.7 × 7.8 in) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
From the Goal Zero page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
What is in the box
- Yeti 500 Portable Power Station
- AC Power Cord
- User Guide
How long it runs common appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Runs? | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (with freezer) | 120 W (600 start) | yes | 9.4 h |
| Chest freezer | 100 W (500 start) | yes | 13 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 35 W (40 start) | yes | 11 h |
| Gas boiler (pump + controls) | 120 W (300 start) | yes | 6.6 h |
| Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU | 12 W | yes | 33 h |
| Starlink (standard dish) | 60 W (100 start) | yes | 6.6 h |
| TV 50" | 75 W | yes | 5.3 h |
| Sump pump 1/2 HP | 920 W (2150 start) | surge too high | — |
| Well pump 1/2 HP | 880 W (2000 start) | surge too high | — |
| Space heater 1500 W | 1500 W | surge too high | — |
Assumes 88 % inverter efficiency, 90 % usable capacity and typical duty cycles. Build your own list in the calculator.
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Connection and wiring
Follow the diagrams in the Goal Zero manual.
Open the Goal Zero manual (PDF) →
Error codes and troubleshooting
We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.
FAQ
How long will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a refrigerator?
About 9 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.
Can the Goal Zero Yeti 500 start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 1000 W peak. That is below a typical 1/2 HP sump pump start (about 2150 W); check your pump label. Use the calculator with your exact pump.