Brand comparison
EcoFlow vs Goal Zero: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. EcoFlow is optimised for the tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow, 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 tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow
- Best for
- Buyers who want one system to grow from camping into home backup.
- Not for
- Buyers who want the lowest cost per watt-hour and will never use an app.
- Models tracked
- 12
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 | EcoFlow | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.61 | $1.03 |
| Models in dataset | 12 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 12 | 6 |
| Largest capacity available | 4.10 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 | EcoFlow | Goal Zero | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | RIVER 2 $0.90/Wh | Yeti 500 $1.00/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | RIVER 2 Max $0.49/Wh | Yeti 1000X $1.00/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | DELTA 3 Max $0.44/Wh | Yeti 1500X $0.74/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | DELTA 3 Ultra $0.46/Wh | Yeti 6000X $0.66/Wh | EcoFlow |
All EcoFlow models
EcoFlow profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER 2 EcoFlow | 243 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $219 | $0.90 |
| RIVER 3 Plus EcoFlow | 286 Wh | 600 W | 10.4 lb | $299 | $1.05 |
| RIVER 2 Max EcoFlow | 512 Wh | 500 W | 13.4 lb | $249 | $0.49 |
| RIVER 2 Pro EcoFlow | 768 Wh | 800 W | 18.2 lb | $379 | $0.49 |
| DELTA 3 Classic EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 26.7 lb | $499 | $0.49 |
| DELTA 3 EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $629 | $0.61 |
| DELTA 3 Plus EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $649 | $0.63 |
| DELTA 3 Max EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 44.8 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| DELTA 3 Max Plus EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 3 kW | 48.7 lb | $1,199 | $0.59 |
| DELTA 2 Max EcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 50.0 lb | $1,049 | $0.51 |
| DELTA 3 Ultra EcoFlow | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 72.1 lb | $1,399 | $0.46 |
| DELTA Pro 3 EcoFlow | 4.10 kWh | 4 kW | 113.5 lb | $2,799 | $0.68 |
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
EcoFlow’s known weaknesses
- The ecosystem is the product — accessories are priced accordingly
- App dependency for features buyers may expect on the device
- Line-up churn means similar names differ a lot between generations
- Support experience is a recurring complaint 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