BigBlue CellPowa 2500vsGoal Zero Yeti 1500X
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
Winner
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
71.3Grade B+
Price
$994.99
AC Power
2500W
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
63.4Grade B
Price
$1124.89
AC Power
2000W
BigBlue CellPowa 2500wins by7.93points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy BigBlue CellPowa 2500 if
- Better Battery Lifespan Cycles: 3500 vs 500
- Better Ac Charge Speed: 120 vs 840
- Better Max Solar Input: 1200 vs 600
Buy Goal Zero Yeti 1500X if
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
- Better Brand: Goal Zero vs BigBlue
- Better Noise Level: — vs 50
Top 3 Key Differences
Expandable Capacity
Novs Yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Brand
BigBluevs Goal Zero
Score: 0 vs 75
Battery Lifespan Cycles
3500vs 500
Score: 85 vs 30
Performance by Category
ChargingBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
100.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
82.8
AC PowerBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
100.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
93.3
ConnectivityTie
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
75.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
75.0
PriceBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
87.5
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
77.6
BatteryGoal Zero Yeti 1500X wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
42.7
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
56.8
PhysicalGoal Zero Yeti 1500X wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
79.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
87.8
Advanced FeaturesBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
66.7
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
50.0
WarrantyTie
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
51.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
51.0
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | BigBlue CellPowa 2500 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 120 | 840 |
| Charger Type | AC wall charger (1200W), solar (XT60, 1200W), 12V car charging (240W, 2x 12V barrel inputs) | MPPT |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Max Solar Input | 1200 | 600 |
| Max Solar Panels | 6 | — |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Connector Type | XT60 female | 8mm / High Power Port (Anderson) |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | 12-65V / 22.5A (max 25A), 1200W max; 3 PV inputs, daisy-chain 2 panels per input (max 6 panels) | Goal Zero Nomad, Boulder, and Ranger panels |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 20.8A max | 16.5 |
| Ac Power Continuous | 2500 | 2000 |
| Ac Power Surge | 5000 | 3500 |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | Pure Sine Wave |
| Connectivity | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 994.99 | 1124.89 |
| Bundle Price | $994.99 | 1424.89 |
| Cost Per Wh | 0.54 | 0.742 |
| Extra Battery Cost | — | 1,299.85 |
| Price Description | — | Yeti 1500X + Boulder 100 BC Solar Generator bundle $1,424.89 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 1843 | 1516 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 3500 | 500 |
| Expandable Capacity | No | Yes |
| Extra Battery Capacity | — | 1516 |
| Max Extra Batteries | 0 | 1 |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | BigBlue | Goal Zero |
| Model Name | CellPowa 2500 | Yeti 1500X |
| Product Url | https://bigblue-tech.com/products/bigblue-cellpowa-2500-portable-power-station?variant=42870322233515 | https://goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-1500x-portable-power-station |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | 2x USB-A 18W, 2x USB-C 45W PD, 2x USB-C 100W PD, 2x DC barrel 12V/5A (5.5x2.1mm), 1x car socket 12V/10A | 12V car port 160W (12V, 13A); 2x High Power Port 360W total (12V, 30A); 2x 6mm 120W (12V, 10A) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.4 x 27.4 x 32.5 cm | 38.74 x 25.98 x 26.34 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 73.9 | 73.2 |
| Noise Level | 50 | — |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 45°C (charging), -15°C to 45°C (discharging) | 0-40 C |
| Portable | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 25 kg · 55 lbs | 20.7 kg · 45.6 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | Yes | Yes |
| Ups Switch Time | 10 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |