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Goal Zero · Updated June 2026

Goal Zero Yeti 500X: price, specs & release date

Goal Zero Yeti 500X, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: goalzero.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark20/100#24 of 25 in class

The Goal Zero Yeti 500X is listed at $499.95 on goalzero.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 19 portable power stations (median $899); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 20/100 pay-blind standing, #24 of 25 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Goal Zero Yeti 500X a good buy?

At $500, the Goal Zero Yeti 500X is #4 cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799. On the spec sheet, its ac output of 300 W is the lowest of the 25, its recharge full min of 180 is the highest of the 12, and its capacity of 497 Wh is below the median of the 25. By release date, it is the oldest of the 17 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$499.95 US price $499.95 confirmed on goalzero.com product page (Yeti 500X). This is the current MSRP; no promotional discount observed at time of access.
BrandGoal Zero
Released2020
Capacity (Wh)497
Ac output (W)300
Battery chemistryNMC
Recharge full min180
Weight (lb)12.9
Outlets ac2
ExpandableNo

Source: goalzero.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by goalzero.com. goalzero.com product page (Yeti 500X): 497 Wh (10.8 V, 46.8 Ah), 300 W continuous (1200 W surge), Li-ion NMC, full recharge in 3 h via 180 W max input (at 120 W supply: 4.5 h; at 60 W supply: 10 h; fastest route ~180 min at max input), 12.9 lb (5.85 kg), 2× 120 V AC outlets (pure sine wave), 2× USB-A (5 V/2.4 A), 1× USB-C (5-9 V/3 A), 1× USB-C PD (5-20 V/3 A), 1× 12 V car port (120 W), 2× 6 mm DC ports, $499.95. Not expandable; compatible with Nomad and Boulder solar panels only for recharging. Note: task seed listed as 'Yeti 500' — verified correct name is Yeti 500X.

Is the Goal Zero Yeti 500X worth it vs cheaper portable power stations?

Goal Zero Yeti 500X against its closest cheaper and pricier portable power stations on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity (Wh)Ac output (W)Battery chemistryRecharge full minWeight (lb)
Goal Zero Yeti 500X this$499.95497300NMC18012.9
Bluetti AC180$49911521800LFP9335.27
DJI Power 1000$69910242200LFP——

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Goal Zero Yeti 500X cost?

The Goal Zero Yeti 500X has a US price of $499.95 (US price $499.95 confirmed on goalzero.com product page (Yeti 500X). This is the current MSRP; no promotional discount observed at time of access.), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Goal Zero Yeti 500X compare on price?

At $500, the Goal Zero Yeti 500X is #4 cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799.

When was the Goal Zero Yeti 500X released?

The Goal Zero Yeti 500X was released 2020.

What are the Goal Zero Yeti 500X's key specs?

Goal Zero Yeti 500X (Goal Zero): capacity wh 497, ac output w 300, battery chemistry NMC, recharge full min 180, weight lb 12.9. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $499.95 at goalzero.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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