Brand comparison
BLUETTI vs Goal Zero: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. BLUETTI is optimised for the value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box, 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 value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box
- Best for
- Buyers who measure value in watts and watt-hours, not in grams and app screens.
- Not for
- Buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
- Models tracked
- 17
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 | BLUETTI | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.65 | $1.03 |
| Models in dataset | 17 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 16 | 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 | BLUETTI | Goal Zero | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | AC2A $0.73/Wh | Yeti 500 $1.00/Wh | BLUETTI |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | AC180 $0.43/Wh | Yeti 1000X $1.00/Wh | BLUETTI |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | Elite 200 V2 $0.41/Wh | Yeti 1500X $0.74/Wh | BLUETTI |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | Elite 400 $0.34/Wh | Yeti 6000X $0.66/Wh | BLUETTI |
All BLUETTI models
BLUETTI profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite 10 Mini BLUETTI | 128 Wh | 200 W | 4.0 lb | $113 | $0.88 |
| AC2A BLUETTI | 204 Wh | 300 W | 7.9 lb | $149 | $0.73 |
| EB3A BLUETTI | 268 Wh | 600 W | 10.1 lb | $219 | $0.82 |
| Elite 30 V2 BLUETTI | 288 Wh | 600 W | 9.5 lb | $249.99 | $0.87 |
| AC50B BLUETTI | 448 Wh | 700 W | 14.8 lb | $499 | $1.11 |
| EB70S BLUETTI | 716 Wh | 800 W | 21.4 lb | $429 | $0.60 |
| AC70 BLUETTI | 768 Wh | 1 kW | 22.5 lb | $669 | $0.87 |
| Elite 100 V2 BLUETTI | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 25.0 lb | $479 | $0.47 |
| AC180 BLUETTI | 1.15 kWh | 1.8 kW | 35.3 lb | $499 | $0.43 |
| AC180T BLUETTI | 1.43 kWh | 1.8 kW | 58.4 lb | $999 | $0.70 |
| AC240 BLUETTI | 1.54 kWh | 2.4 kW | 72.0 lb | $999 | $0.65 |
| AC200P BLUETTI | 2 kWh | 2 kW | 60.6 lb | $1,099 | $0.55 |
| AC200L BLUETTI | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 62.4 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| Elite 200 V2 BLUETTI | 2.07 kWh | 2.6 kW | 53.4 lb | $849 | $0.41 |
| AC300 BLUETTI | 2.77 kWh | 3 kW | — | $2,299 | $0.83 |
| Elite 300 BLUETTI | 3.01 kWh | 2.4 kW | 58.0 lb | $1,099 | $0.36 |
| Elite 400 BLUETTI | 3.84 kWh | 2.6 kW | 86.0 lb | $1,299 | $0.34 |
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
BLUETTI’s known weaknesses
- Weight and bulk — these are not carry-it-to-the-beach units
- Fit, finish and industrial design lag the lifestyle brands
- App and firmware polish is inconsistent across the range
- Support and returns are a frequent criticism in independent coverage
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