Brand comparison
DJI vs Goal Zero: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. DJI is optimised for dji creators who want one battery system for gear and camp, 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.
DJI creators who want one battery system for gear and camp
- Best for
- DJI owners who want the fastest field recharge and already trust the brand.
- Not for
- Off-gridders and home-backup buyers who need expandable capacity.
- Models tracked
- 3
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 | DJI | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | — | $1.03 |
| Models in dataset | 3 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 3 | 6 |
| Largest capacity available | 2.05 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 | DJI | Goal Zero | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | no model in band | Yeti 500 $1.00/Wh | Goal Zero |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | no model in band | Yeti 1000X $1.00/Wh | Goal Zero |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | no model in band | Yeti 1500X $0.74/Wh | Goal Zero |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | no model in band | Yeti 6000X $0.66/Wh | Goal Zero |
All DJI models
DJI profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 1000 DJI | 1.02 kWh | 2.2 kW | 28.7 lb | — | — |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 DJI | 1.02 kWh | 1 kW | 31.3 lb | — | — |
| DJI Power 2000 DJI | 2.05 kWh | 2 kW | 48.5 lb | — | — |
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
DJI’s known weaknesses
- Very small line-up compared with the specialists
- Premium price per watt-hour
- Limited expandability and no home-backup story
- The DJI-specific ports are only valuable if you own DJI gear
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