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Best portable power stations

During a power outage lasting more than a day, my neighbors are running their generators day and night. I use my noiseless Delta 2 Max for a whole day and charge it with a generator in one hour. During Hurricane Helene, neighbors ran out of propane, and had trouble finding more. I kept chugging along for eight weeks with no grid power on two 20# propane bottles, charging my Ecoflow for one generator hour each morning. When it's not running our house in a power outage, it lives in my camper and runs all my camper appliances.— YouTube comment · OldMarine359 · on the #1 pick, EcoFlow Delta 2

  1. 1 EcoFlow Delta 2Best overall 15 quotes
  2. 2 Jackery Explorer 1000 V2Simplest 14 quotes
  3. 3 Bluetti AC200MAXMost expandable 9 quotes
  4. 4 Anker SOLIX C800 PlusBest value 10 quotes
  5. 5 Goal Zero Yeti 1500XLongest track record 10 quotes
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Best overall

EcoFlow Delta 2

The Delta 2 Max doubles the capacity to 2,048 Wh

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Capacity
1,024 Wh
Full charge
About an hour from the wall

Why it ranks here. The Delta 2 is the mid-size power station people actually own, some of them running it daily for four years. Lithium iron phosphate cells, a full charge in an hour, and enough output for a fridge, a CPAP and a kettle at once. It ranks first on that record, and on what it did during Hurricane Helene.

The hurricane story is the review. One owner 'kept chugging along for eight weeks with no grid power', running the house on a Delta 2 Max and 'charging my Ecoflow for one generator hour each morning' while neighbours ran generators day and night. Others are less dramatic and just as telling: a unit 'online for 4 months, never failed me', a Delta 1300 owner with 'Two years of 24/7 usage' on two units, and 'this old lady' who moves hers around every night. It charges from empty in about an hour. The complaints are small: it 'can be a bit loud' and runs warm inside, the outlets are on the front and the back so it 'cannot put it up against the wall', and one owner would rather not need the app to see what it is doing. The big Delta Pro draws real complaints, replacements and smoke among them, which Delta 2 owners say do not apply to theirs.

What owners like

  • Ran a house for 'eight weeks with no grid power' on 'one generator hour each morning' after Helene
  • Charges from empty in about an hour, and owners report 'Two years of 24/7 usage' and four-year-old units still working
  • Runs a fridge, a CPAP, Starlink and a kettle, and is 'not too heavy for this old lady to move around'

What owners complain about

  • It 'can be a bit loud' under load and runs warm inside
  • Outlets on the front and the back, so you 'cannot put it up against the wall'
  • The app is needed to confirm charging and shutdown, and EcoFlow's larger Delta Pro has a bad reputation for reliability and support

During a power outage lasting more than a day, my neighbors are running their generators day and night. I use my noiseless Delta 2 Max for a whole day and charge it with a generator in one hour. During Hurricane Helene, neighbors ran out of propane, and had trouble finding more. I kept chugging along for eight weeks with no grid power on two 20# propane bottles, charging my Ecoflow for one generator hour each morning. When it's not running our house in a power outage, it lives in my camper and runs all my camper appliances.— YouTube comment · OldMarine359

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  • I have an Eco flow that I use almost nightly to run lights on my house. I love it. It runs a long time, was easy for me to figure out and not too heavy for this old lady to move around.

    YouTube comment · desertcandle1 · watch the original ↗

  • I bought the Delta 2 Max (2048WH) and they included a 160W portable panel - all for $1519. including tax and shipping. We used it in our truck camper for two weeks straight and it worked great as we went boondocking in the Tetons and Yellowstone. We kept our RV fridge running on it, plus the wife's hairdryer and a toaster. We charged it with a combination of 200W panel on the roof and a DC/DC charger from the truck. Love their products!

    YouTube comment · horsetrainingresources · watch the original ↗

  • I have the father of this unit (2 of them), the Delta 1300. Can only do 400 watts solar and no app and not LifePo4. Good stuff is that it has almost 1300wh and an 1800 watt inverter and charges from 0 to 100% in 90 minutes. Two years of 24/7 usage and both still going strong in my van.

    YouTube comment · joeblow1942 · watch the original ↗

  • I have been running a Delta 2 for about 9 months with no issues. Its a really nice unit. :) Note: The MC4 cable comes with the EcoFlow panel.

    YouTube comment · HomesteadEngineering · watch the original ↗

  • I bought the EcoFlow Delta 2 several months ago. I have three other solar generators and the Delta 2 is by far my favorite.

    YouTube comment · stuartstuart866 · watch the original ↗

  • I have the Delta 2 and use it to backup my kitchen. It will run every device I have there, although one at a time mostly. This video is spot on but I do want to point out some negatives. First of all, it can be a bit loud and at the same time run a bit hot at the inside. It is at 30 degrees celsius most of the time. Delta 2 Max seems to have solve this with better fans. As I do not sleep in my kitchen, it is fine ;-) Secondly, It roundtrip efficiency can be a bit low, problably because it can do 2C, bigger inverter means less efficiency on lower wattages. Thirdly, it is not a real UPS but I run laptops anyway and my internet modem is on a small APC UPS anyway so it is also surgeprotected. But yes, this is a perfect allround backup power unit that you can easily take with you and run every you want to run while away from the grid.

    YouTube comment · HansKeesom · watch the original ↗

  • Yes, after weeks of research, I bought the Delta 2 as my backup power for my home office last year. The UPS function lags a little, but No regrets here. 😎 The Delta 2 can run my Starlink, Laptop, LED Lamp, and small fan all night if needed. it's lightweight, very portable, quick to recharge, simple to connect, etc.

    YouTube comment · royrobinson4636 · watch the original ↗

  • This Delta 2 has been out for almost a year now..I own two and have been flawless...

    YouTube comment · TheBorealBushwacker · watch the original ↗

  • During a power outage lasting more than a day, my neighbors are running their generators day and night. I use my noiseless Delta 2 Max for a whole day and charge it with a generator in one hour. During Hurricane Helene, neighbors ran out of propane, and had trouble finding more. I kept chugging along for eight weeks with no grid power on two 20# propane bottles, charging my Ecoflow for one generator hour each morning. When it's not running our house in a power outage, it lives in my camper and runs all my camper appliances.

    YouTube comment · OldMarine359 · watch the original ↗

  • It's a great system but I don't like it's design with plugs in the back and front which means I cannot put it up against the wall like I can with the Bluetti which has all the controls and plugs on the front side

    YouTube comment · James-ke5sx · watch the original ↗

  • i had no problem with my delta 2, i use it mostly for backup power on my AC and charging usb devices outdoors, was online for 4 months, never failed me, now that im back in the city for the winter, i use it as backup for my PC sagain it's always online

    YouTube comment · CyberBooba · watch the original ↗

  • I have two, they are for power outages only, they kept the freezer going and I was completely happy with them.

    YouTube comment · oneof001 · watch the original ↗

  • Just came back from a 3 week/6800 mile cross country trip, using a ecoflow delta 2 (3-4 years old at this point), ecoflow fridge with built-in battery and their 800 watt alternator charger. Cooking with an induction stove top, a microwave and a coffemaker. Even with only 1kwh, it was enough for dinner, cpap at night, and breakfast. It would be iffy if I didn't drive anywhere (when at campground or someone's house we would plug in with an extension cord). It was easy to start with just a power strip in the beginning, then connect to built-in outlets when I had time. The cons - need more storage for multi-day dispersed, and sometimes needing to connect with my phone to make sure its charging or shut off - I'd rather it just work.

    Reddit comment · u/sockuspuppetus · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-13 · read the original ↗

  • Stay away from Ecoflow. On to the 2nd replacement of a Delta Pro in just over a year. Also a 2nd replacement for their Alternator Charger. Lots of connection issues w bluetooth and wifi. Below spec limitations on solar input. Abrupt shutdowns. Smoke coming out of vents requiring immediate removal from dwelling, AC backup charge oddities, constant loud fan noise.

    Reddit comment · u/canamerica1 · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-24 · read the original ↗

  • Can't say enough about my EcoFlows Honestly they are the best .

    Reddit comment · u/Much_Face2261 · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-13 · read the original ↗

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Simplest

Jackery Explorer 1000 V2

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Capacity
1,070 Wh
Full charge
1 to 1.7 hours from the wall

Why it ranks here. Jackery is the name first-time buyers know, and the Explorer 1000 V2 is the one they buy: a full charge in an hour, a folding handle, and a reputation for working without fuss. It ranks second because a loud minority in the van-life world distrusts the brand's marketing and its price.

A borrowed one 'handled my CPAP machine for 7 hours and only lost 38% charge'. A 68-year-old who went 'without power for 14 days after Helene' bought one because she did not want a gas generator. And an owner of the original 300-watt Jackery, 'without one issue ever', who also owns a Delta 2 he has to 'treat it like a microsoft computer', puts it plainly: 'Jackery is the Toyota'. The dissent is about money and marketing. Van dwellers call it 'wildly overpriced' with 'insanely tiny batteries for actual vanlife', one distrusts a brand that appeared overnight in every van-life channel, and a former 'fan girl' left when Jackery 'resized their dc barrel plug by 1 mm' and charged $30 for the adapter. Prices swing from $349 to $799, so wait for the sale.

What owners like

  • 'handled my CPAP machine for 7 hours and only lost 38% charge'
  • Dependable: the original 300-watt model still runs 'without one issue ever', and 'Jackery is the Toyota'
  • A full charge in about an hour, and a folding handle

What owners complain about

  • 'wildly overpriced' with 'insanely tiny batteries for actual vanlife', say the van builders
  • Jackery 'resized their dc barrel plug by 1 mm' and charges $30 for the adapter
  • A marketing push so sudden that some van-lifers distrust every review of it

I just borrowed my brother's 1000 V2 and I was impressed that it handled my CPAP machine for 7 hours and only lost 38% charge. Now that I seen this video at what else it can handle, I might have to get my own for making meals while camping.— YouTube comment · Michiganborn-69

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  • I just borrowed my brother's 1000 V2 and I was impressed that it handled my CPAP machine for 7 hours and only lost 38% charge. Now that I seen this video at what else it can handle, I might have to get my own for making meals while camping.

    YouTube comment · Michiganborn-69 · watch the original ↗

  • Thank you, for this most helpful video. I was without power for 14 days after Helene visited us here in WNC last September. I've been through so many hurricanes, TS etc and never had anything this impactual. I do not want to be in a position of not being able to fend for myself. And I didn't want a gas generator. At 68 I felt this generator would be easy for me to handle and provide the power I would need when needed. I also purchased the 200W Solar Panel. Aside from my usual storm prep I feel more prepared with the generator.

    YouTube comment · kathrynmckenna6700 · watch the original ↗

  • Okay this is by far the BEST video I've seen in a very long time! Saw this on sale on Amazon today for $448 and I needed some real world tests and knowledge to show my wife how we can use this for camping and at home if needed. Excellent and amazing video and event the details you showed us! Thank you

    YouTube comment · JustPlaneFit · watch the original ↗

  • Absolutely love it! Also have the 500, but this one is a game changer. Love being able to control through the app! We have used it extensively and love it!

    YouTube comment · blue-cruiser · watch the original ↗

  • Just ordered one off Amazon for $349 which is a steal

    YouTube comment · oklahomasupercell · watch the original ↗

  • Have 2 1000v2's love them. And 2 explorer 300's. Love then 2.

    YouTube comment · jonway8173 · watch the original ↗

  • I have six of them.❤

    YouTube comment · InspectorG69 · watch the original ↗

  • Ecoflow just doesn't cut it anymore, switched to the Explorer 1000 V2 a few days ago after watching this video, hasn't disappointed me yet

    YouTube comment · JakeTheDog-s3r · watch the original ↗

  • This is more like an advertising vid....

    YouTube comment · rondamon8004 · watch the original ↗

  • I've had my original 300 watt Jackery since their first year in business, without one issue ever. Sure the first models take forever to charge, but the newer 1000 & 2000 models only take 1 hr to charge. Compared to my Ecoflow 1800w Delta 2, that I bought in 2022, it is as quirky as I wont even say. I have to treat it like a microsoft computer. WTH is wrong now?? It is full of glitches and I have done everything possible to just keep the thing running. And, I come from a professional technology background. For a plug n play; I'd choose Jackery 24/7. If in a home setup, Ecoflow would be great. Or I just got a lemon. But, I'm always playing around with Ecoflow - full time in a Rav4. Jackery is the Toyota.

    Reddit comment · u/Oknow26 · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-05 · read the original ↗

  • The reason I won't buy jackery, even still, it's because they did not exist, and then suddenly every van dwelling YouTuber is talking about them as if they've been using them for years. Even Bob Wells. If the only way you can get people to review your product is to pay them or give them stuff for free, then I don't trust you as far as I can throw you.

    Reddit comment · u/Vandamentals · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-01 · read the original ↗

  • Jackerys are so dumb wildly overpriced and have insanely tiny batteries for actual vanlife

    Reddit comment · u/PrimeIntellect · r/vandwellers · 2026-07-31 · read the original ↗

  • I used to be a Jackery fan girl until they resized their dc barrel plug by 1 mm and they charge $30 for an adapter. Just stupid.

    Reddit comment · u/itlow · r/vandwellers · 2026-07-17 · read the original ↗

  • Because project farm actually tested all the power stations and Jackery came out on top still, but was pricey

    Reddit comment · u/HeShredSheShred · r/vandwellers · 2026-08-10 · read the original ↗

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Most expandable

Bluetti AC200MAX

Expands with B230 and B300 battery packs

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Capacity
2,048 Wh, up to 8,192 Wh with packs
Full charge
2 to 5 hours from the wall

Why it ranks here. The AC200MAX is the big one: 2,048 watt-hours, expandable to four times that, with everything on the front so it sits against a wall. It backs up apartments and RVs. It ranks third because its touchscreen freezes and, when something goes wrong, Bluetti is hard to reach.

Owners buy it for scale. One prepper ordered it for a small apartment and forty-five minutes later 'we had one of the worst thunderstorms in history, a tornado and a power failure'. Another picked it over EcoFlow 'due to price, ease of use, and weight', and a third is pairing it with two extra packs for an RV. Charging 2,000 watt-hours in two to four hours delights people coming from small units that took six. The trouble is the software and the support. Reviewers on several channels hit the same frozen touchscreen, and one shopper concludes 'If the touch sceen panel is unreliable, who knows what else won't work'. The extra packs do not switch back on by themselves after charging. And a well-known reviewer reports that 'Even distributors say that they cannot contact them', so a warranty claim means 'you will be out for months'. Buy it from a retailer with its own returns.

What owners like

  • 2,048 Wh, expandable to 8,192 Wh, enough for an apartment or an RV
  • Front-facing outlets, so it sits flush against a wall
  • Two to four hours to charge, next to '6+ hours' for the small units owners had before

What owners complain about

  • A touchscreen that freezes: 'If the touch sceen panel is unreliable, who knows what else won't work'
  • Expansion packs that do not power back on after a charge
  • Support that 'distributors say that they cannot contact': for a warranty claim 'you will be out for months'

Excellent review Prof. Hobo you addressed all of the questions that I had with the AC200Max vs. the EcoFlow. Based upon on my initial research I had landed on Bluetti being the winner (in my eyes) due to price, ease of use, and weight. I feel confident in knowing that I made the right choice for such a pricy purchase (much to my husband's chagrin) that will keep our household going in the event of a power outage.— YouTube comment · CJatLoyola

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  • Very interesting. I'm new to this technology. I just bought the AC 200 Max and one extra battery. It's just for a small apartment so I don't need a big huge solar panel arrangement. I'm a prepper so it's just for emergencies in case things go wrong. 45 minutes after I ordered it we had one of the worst thunderstorms in history, a tornado and a power failure. We've been having lots of fires here in Canada lately. So I wanted to be prepared in case.

    YouTube comment · James-ke5sx · watch the original ↗

  • For it's price, it should be something stable. If the touch sceen panel is unreliable, who knows what else won't work.

    YouTube comment · scottjustin540 · watch the original ↗

  • Dawn of Vanlife had the same screen issue with the Bluetti that she was given to test within the past few weeks. Strange.

    YouTube comment · andiw7358 · watch the original ↗

  • I did see "The Professor" AKA "HOBOTECH" discussing the APP features for the AC200 MAX and noting it's possible to power down the units remotely but not being able to power them on. He too was concerned about the lack of this feature. He seemed to think this could easily corrected with a update.

    YouTube comment · plinytheelder1956 · watch the original ↗

  • I wanted to cover bluetti vs EcoFlow more, but the amount of complaints I'm getting from that company is wild. Even distributors say that they cannot contact them. They don't answer their phones. If you have any type of warranty claim or dead on arrival unit, you will be out for months. I actually figured people stop buying them given the complaints. But I had a lot of people in the comments section below ask how they compare. I mean I could review them if you guys want me to. I'll just go on and on about the complaints though. I might be a little bit annoying 😂😂

    YouTube comment · WillProwse · watch the original ↗

  • I was thinking of a Bluetti, not now after your customer service comments. I trust you.

    YouTube comment · schoocg · watch the original ↗

  • I love the options from all these companies and Bluetti is def at the top of my list. These charge times are amazing, I have suffered using a tiny Energizer LiFePo power station for a year and the worst part has been the 6+ hours to charge the stupid thing... 6-7 hours to charge 240wh vs 2-4 hours to charge 2000+wh from these beasts LOL

    YouTube comment · jtr82369 · watch the original ↗

  • Excellent review Prof. Hobo you addressed all of the questions that I had with the AC200Max vs. the EcoFlow. Based upon on my initial research I had landed on Bluetti being the winner (in my eyes) due to price, ease of use, and weight. I feel confident in knowing that I made the right choice for such a pricy purchase (much to my husband's chagrin) that will keep our household going in the event of a power outage.

    YouTube comment · CJatLoyola · watch the original ↗

  • I'm watching this video for like the 5th time in excitement and anticipation for my AC200Max + 2 B230s + solar panels! Of course used your code, thank you so much for all the info! Planning on using with our small RV and as small back up power in our apartment for power outages.

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4
Best value

Anker SOLIX C800 Plus

The C800X drops the telescoping lantern

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Capacity
768 Wh
Full charge
About an hour from the wall

Why it ranks here. The C800 Plus launched at $499 with 768 watt-hours, a charge in under an hour and a pop-up lantern, from the company whose cables people trust. It ranks fourth because the most common advice about it is to spend $130 more on the C1000 instead.

The lantern is the surprise. Telescope it up in a blackout and it 'will light your entire room', which apartment dwellers love. An owner finds 'So many uses around the house and in our van and boat', and a Florida buyer who has 'been through 12 hurricanes' picked it for the season. Anker's reputation carries: 'they stand behind their products'. Except when it did not. One owner's inverter shuts off when the unit wrongly reads freezing temperatures indoors, and Anker told him to return it without sending a label; only a PayPal chargeback produced one. And then the C1000: it 'has a surge of 2400W & only weighs a little more', so one buyer paid $28 to return the C800 and bought the C1000 for 'Only an extra $130 for 33% more power'.

What owners like

  • A pop-up lantern that 'will light your entire room' in a blackout
  • $499 at launch, a charge in under an hour, and a brand where 'they stand behind their products'
  • 'So many uses around the house and in our van and boat'

What owners complain about

  • One unit's inverter shuts off on a false freezing reading, and it took a PayPal chargeback to get a return label
  • The C1000 'has a surge of 2400W & only weighs a little more', for 'Only an extra $130 for 33% more power'
  • 'ridiculous delivery times and horrible customer service' for one buyer

I bought one and I love it. So many uses around the house and in our van and boat.— YouTube comment · richardstamper5630

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  • I have an anker for power outages that is 8 years old. Still works great. But I like this new model. Should be a reason to upgrade finally!

    YouTube comment · arcadialive4265 · watch the original ↗

  • I have the latest firmware on the C800, the temp drops suddenly from room temp (19 C 66 F) to 4 C 39 F and sometimes below freezing 0 C 32 F shutting off the AC inverter....this is when its inside my living room the entire time (19 C 66 F room temp). I purchased directly from Anker. Contacted their support, they told me to return it for a refund, however they haven't provided a return shipping label. I tried escalating, but they just keep replying with "were working on it". I understand its now the holidays, but common, telling me to return without a return label or paying for shipping (30 lbs) is horrible customer service... Edit: Did a chargeback with Paypal, they sided in my favor. Anker then sent me a shipping label to return it.

    YouTube comment · BrianFaire · watch the original ↗

  • I bought one and I love it. So many uses around the house and in our van and boat.

    YouTube comment · richardstamper5630 · watch the original ↗

  • My experience with Anker cables, ect is good quailty and they stand behind their products. I've had 2 cables that needed replacing after a few years and they sent new ones. No problems. Try doing that with an Apple cable or accessory.

    YouTube comment · lenn55 · watch the original ↗

  • ridiculous delivery times and horrible customer service. don't buy!

    YouTube comment · shydncrumph8119 · watch the original ↗

  • I think you missed what maybe the most glaring reason for those lights. If you're an apartment dweller and lose power, you want to be able to charge your phones, laptops and of course, you will be in the dark. So telescoping that sucker up in the air will light your entire room. The other flashlights are there and ready to walk around your otherwise dark abode. I love that thing. Just bought a 448 kWh Bluetti and I love it, but I might love this more.

    YouTube comment · Techridr · watch the original ↗

  • I own two 757s. Awesome and great support from Anker. Buying c800 next. Everything Anker is tops.

    YouTube comment · No-vf6ht · watch the original ↗

  • Spend just a little more and get the C1000. It has a surge of 2400W & only weighs a little more. It is the sweet spot, especially with the secondary battery pack. Already have flashlights.

    YouTube comment · matthews8374 · watch the original ↗

  • I've been seeking a Power Station in preparation of the 2024 Hurricane Season in Florida and after watching your review of the Anker C800 Plus I've finally made a purchase. I have added a solar panel as added backup after the storms have blown through. I've been through 12 hurricanes and seem to learn something new each time. Can't wait to get this unit.⛈🌦

    YouTube comment · acmoore146 · watch the original ↗

  • Followed your advice and bought the C800 last week but Amazon is selling the C1000 for only $629 so I'm returning the C800 at my expense ($28) and getting the C1000 from Amazon. Only an extra $130 for 33% more power. You should have mentioned the C1000 option in this review/advertorial. Love your family's work. Thanks for all you all do.

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Longest track record

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Also sold as the sixth-generation Yeti 1500

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Capacity
1,516 Wh
Full charge
14 hours on the stock charger; 3 with the optional 600 W brick

Why it ranks here. Goal Zero is the oldest name here and the one people bought when there was nothing else. Its loyalists praise the support and the expansion battery. It ranks last because its recent owners are the least happy of any brand in this research: slow charging, a high price per watt, and units that died at five years.

The loyalty is real. A mobile dog groomer says her Goal Zero units 'have saved me many times' when the van's generator quit mid-groom, and a 2019 Yeti 1400 bought for $1,800 'is still in use today'. The rest is a warning. One owner's 1500X and 500X were both dead '5 yrs later' and out of warranty; 'The customer service was GREAT but the product sucked'. Charging is 'Way slower than the ecoflow delta products', and an older unit 'takes 18 hours to charge from wall socket'. The brand is 'terribly overpriced and underpowered' next to newer rivals, and even the new sixth-generation Yeti 1500 has 'very flimsy' solar connectors and a screen you can only read with the light on. The extra-battery option is why some still choose it.

What owners like

  • Loyal owners: the units 'have saved me many times' for a mobile groomer, and a 2019 Yeti 'is still in use today'
  • Customer service that even a burned owner calls 'GREAT'
  • An expansion battery and app monitoring

What owners complain about

  • Slow charging: 'Way slower than the ecoflow delta products', and an older unit 'takes 18 hours to charge from wall socket'
  • Two units dead '5 yrs later' for one owner, just out of warranty
  • 'terribly overpriced and underpowered', and the new model's solar connectors are 'very flimsy'

this is an AMAZING unit!!!! Goal zero is a great company with great Customer Service . I have several units by Goal Zero , I have the 200x , 500x and the hand held Venture 35 & 75. the lights are amazing as well. I am a mobile dog groomer and these units have saved me many times when my mobile grooming van's generator conks out on me or during a grooming so that I can continue the job !!— YouTube comment · pengyG10

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  • Just got mine 6-8-2026 was down to 63% took 35 minutes to recharge from the house plug in to 100% Seems pretty robust. I don't like that you can't see the read out only when the light is on. The solar panel connectors are very flimsy as well. We shall see how it holds up to camping in the backcountry. Will be trying out the 400 watt solar panels.

    YouTube comment · chiefsmith6241 · watch the original ↗

  • Their products have been terribly overpriced and underpowered. It looks like they're finally catching up, but still expensive.

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  • My previous experience with GZ 1500X and 500X was terrible ( 5 yrs later both are dead and out of warranty ) The customer service was GREAT but the product sucked ! I've never been so disappointed in a product in my entire life. The fact that it took them this long to come out with a LIPO4 version tells you how far behind the ball Goal Zero is. I honestly thought they were going out of business. Sorry but this comment is an Honest opinion !

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  • I have one. Goal zero is junk. It takes 18 hours to charge from wall socket.

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  • I do like the specs and design features of the GZ1500. GZ's hurdle is price overall and price per watt. I own a GZ1400 lithium I purchased 06/2019 for $1800.00 but they had the only all in one units at that time. I was going traveling and I needed a power source for my portable cooler (Engel) for med storage so I splurged. Yes, it is still in use today. However, In today's market $1.00/watt is steep. I hope it proves to be a reliable and study power-station.

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  • Purchased the same Yeti model a week before this video was uploadloaded and this solidify my purchase. Highly recommend the goal yeti as power source but one thing to keep in mind to calculate your personal amp needs and how your accessibility to a power source (e.g will you be using solar? Or charge it in your garage after aweekend camping trip?..etc) Overall great video and overview of the goalzero yeti1500x. Wish i saw this before purchasing mine because it would decrease the uncertainity of spending the amount for it. Overall happy with my yeti :)

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  • this is an AMAZING unit!!!! Goal zero is a great company with great Customer Service . I have several units by Goal Zero , I have the 200x , 500x and the hand held Venture 35 & 75. the lights are amazing as well. I am a mobile dog groomer and these units have saved me many times when my mobile grooming van's generator conks out on me or during a grooming so that I can continue the job !!

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  • My main complaint would be its relatively slow ac charging. Way slower than the ecoflow delta products.

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  • I only use Goal Zero because of their reliability and how long they have been in business.

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  • I wish I had seen this video earlier because it would of saved me time and the stress of choosing between two companies. I just bought the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x yesterday. I was leaning going with the Jackery option because it was cheaper. The big high light for me was discovering the additional power source battery option on the yeti.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a full recharge take?

About an hour from a wall outlet for the current Jackery, EcoFlow and Anker units, two to five hours for the big Bluetti, and up to eighteen hours for older Goal Zero units on their stock charger.

Can I charge them with solar panels?

All five brands sell folding panels, and most units take solar, wall and car power at the same time. Connectors differ between brands, so a panel from one may need an adapter for another.

Is a solar generator a generator?

No. It is a battery with an inverter. It stores power and gives it back, and it cannot run power tools all day the way a fuel generator can. Owners who went weeks without grid power paired one with a generator for an hour a day.

What size runs a fridge or a CPAP overnight?

About 1,000 watt-hours, the Jackery 1000 class, ran a CPAP for seven hours on 38 percent of its battery. One to two kilowatt-hours, the Delta 2 class, keeps a fridge and freezer going through a day-long outage, and longer with a top-up from solar or a generator.

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