Brand comparison
Anker SOLIX vs Goal Zero: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. Anker SOLIX is optimised for the existing anker customer upgrading from power banks and chargers, while Goal Zero is optimised for the outdoor retailer shopper who wants a system they can see in person. Decide which of those you are, and the brand question answers itself before you compare a single spec.
The existing Anker customer upgrading from power banks and chargers
- Best for
- Buyers who want a well-made, well-supported unit and will use the app.
- Not for
- Off-gridders who need the widest accessory ecosystem or the lowest cost per Wh.
- Models tracked
- 10
The outdoor retailer shopper who wants a system they can see in person
- Best for
- Buyers who value the ecosystem, the retail presence and a familiar outdoor brand.
- Not for
- Spec-sheet shoppers optimising cost per watt-hour.
- Models tracked
- 12
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | Anker SOLIX | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $1.00 | $1.03 |
| Models in dataset | 10 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 10 | 6 |
| Largest capacity available | 3.84 kWh | 6.07 kWh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
| Band | Anker SOLIX | Goal Zero | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | C300X $1.04/Wh | Yeti 500 $1.00/Wh | Goal Zero |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | C1000 $1.42/Wh | Yeti 1000X $1.00/Wh | Goal Zero |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | S2000 $0.34/Wh | Yeti 1500X $0.74/Wh | Anker SOLIX |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | F3000 $0.46/Wh | Yeti 6000X $0.66/Wh | Anker SOLIX |
All Anker SOLIX models
Anker SOLIX profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 Anker SOLIX | 288 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb | $549 | $1.91 |
| C300X Anker SOLIX | 288 Wh | 300 W | — | $299.99 | $1.04 |
| C1000 Gen 2 Anker SOLIX | 1.02 kWh | 2 kW | 24.9 lb | $2,398 | $2.34 |
| C1000 Anker SOLIX | 1.06 kWh | 1.8 kW | 28.4 lb | $1,499 | $1.42 |
| S2000 Anker SOLIX | 2.01 kWh | 1.5 kW | 35.7 lb | $679 | $0.34 |
| C2000 Gen 2 Anker SOLIX | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 41.7 lb | $899.99 | $0.44 |
| F3000 Anker SOLIX | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 91.5 lb | $1,399.99 | $0.46 |
| F3000 2 Anker SOLIX | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 91.5 lb | $2,799.99 | $0.91 |
| F3800 Anker SOLIX | 3.84 kWh | 6 kW | 132.3 lb | $1,999.99 | $0.52 |
| F3800 Plus Anker SOLIX | 3.84 kWh | 6 kW | 72.8 lb | $2,399.99 | $0.62 |
All Goal Zero models
Goal Zero profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti 200X Goal Zero | 187 Wh | 120 W | 5.0 lb | $219.95 | $1.18 |
| Yeti 300 Goal Zero | 297 Wh | 350 W | 13.7 lb | $349.95 | $1.18 |
| Yeti 400 Lithium Goal Zero | 428 Wh | 300 W | 16.3 lb | $599.95 | $1.40 |
| Yeti 500 Goal Zero | 499 Wh | 500 W | 16.1 lb | $499.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 700 Goal Zero | 677 Wh | 600 W | 20.3 lb | $699.95 | $1.03 |
| Yeti 1000X Goal Zero | 997 Wh | 1.5 kW | 31.7 lb | $999.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 1000 Goal Zero | 998 Wh | 2 kW | 35.3 lb | $1,199.95 | $1.20 |
| Yeti 1500 Goal Zero | 1.50 kWh | 2 kW | 52.8 lb | $1,499.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 1500X Goal Zero | 1.52 kWh | 2 kW | 45.6 lb | $1,124.89 | $0.74 |
| Yeti 3000X Goal Zero | 3.03 kWh | 2 kW | 69.8 lb | $2,999.95 | $0.99 |
| Yeti Pro 4000 Goal Zero | 3.99 kWh | 3.6 kW | 115.7 lb | $3,999.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 6000X Goal Zero | 6.07 kWh | 2 kW | 106.0 lb | $3,999.95 | $0.66 |
What each brand will not tell you
Anker SOLIX’s known weaknesses
- Newer to the category than the camping incumbents
- Smaller range than EcoFlow or BLUETTI, with fewer off-grid accessories
- Pricing is not the value play — the premium is for polish
- Less field-proven in hard off-grid use
Goal Zero’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is generally behind the value brands
- Recharge speeds and solar input can trail the newer competitors
- Generations vary a lot — an older Yeti and a newer one are not comparable
- Line-up has churned, which complicates comparisons across years