Head to head
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Jackery HomePower 3000
Goal Zero · Power Station
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
~$1,499
2,000 W / 3,600 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Jackery · Power Station
Jackery HomePower 3000
~$1,499
3,600 W / 7,200 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Jackery HomePower 3000 puts out more sustained power (3,600 W).
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Jackery HomePower 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,499 | ~$1,499 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 2,000 W | 3,600 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,600 W | 7,200 W |
| Battery capacity | 1,505 Wh | 3,072 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~8 hrs on 1,505 Wh | Fridge (~150W): ~17 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 4x 120V 20A AC (2,000 W combined), USB-C PD 140 W and 60 W, 2x USB-C 30 W, 2x USB-A, three 12V ports | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 120V 30A AC, 2x 100W USB-C, 2x 18W USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 52.75 lbs | 59.5 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 3-year standard plus 2 years with registration |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
- +IPX4 weather rating for outdoor and jobsite use
- +3,600 W surge handles compressor and pump starts
- +Up to 900 W combined solar input for off-grid recharging
- +140 W USB-C PD charges laptops at full speed
- −More expensive than rivals with the same capacity and output
- −No 30 A port for a transfer switch
- −52.75 lb is heavy for a camping unit
- −Not expandable; the old Yeti Tank packs do not apply
- −Brand-new design with little long-term field history
- −No published noise figure
Jackery HomePower 3000
- +3,600W continuous with 7,200W surge handles a well pump and fridge together
- +Dedicated 120V 30A outlet for an RV cord or transfer inlet
- +59.5 lbs is light for a 3kWh unit
- +Bypass mode passes wall power through
- −Cannot be expanded; Jackery points to the 2000 Plus or 5000 Plus for that
- −120V only, so no 240V loads and no whole-home panel feed
- −No published noise figure