Goal Zero Yeti 1000 LithiumvsGoal Zero Yeti 1250
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
Winner


Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
46.5Grade C+
Price
$1199.95
AC Power
1500W

Goal Zero Yeti 1250
35.1Grade C
Price
$999.95
AC Power
1200W
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithiumwins by11.32points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium if
- Better Fast Charging: Yes vs No
- Better Portable: Yes vs No
- Better Ac Charge Speed: 240 vs 1080
Buy Goal Zero Yeti 1250 if
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
- Better Parallel Expansion: Yes vs No
- Better Max Extra Batteries: 1 vs 0
Top 3 Key Differences
Expandable Capacity
Novs Yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Fast Charging
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Parallel Expansion
Novs Yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Performance by Category
ChargingGoal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
67.7
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
35.7
AC PowerGoal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
81.7
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
70.4
ConnectivityTie
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
0.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
0.0
PriceGoal Zero Yeti 1250 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
67.4
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
76.2
BatteryGoal Zero Yeti 1250 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
23.5
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
62.8
PhysicalGoal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
84.9
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
45.6
Advanced FeaturesGoal Zero Yeti 1250 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
0.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
50.0
WarrantyGoal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium
51.0
Goal Zero Yeti 1250
25.0
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium | Goal Zero Yeti 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 240 | 1080 |
| Charger Type | PWM charge controller | MPPT charge controller |
| Fast Charging | Yes | No |
| Max Solar Input | 360 | 320 |
| Max Solar Panels | 3 | 2 |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | No | No |
| Solar Connector Type | 8mm / High Power Port | 8mm / High Power Port |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | Goal Zero Boulder and Nomad panels | Goal Zero Boulder panels |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 12.5A max | 10A max |
| Ac Power Continuous | 1500 | 1200 |
| Ac Power Surge | 3000 | 1500 |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | Pure Sine Wave |
| Connectivity | ||
| App Control | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Wifi Connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 1199.95 | 999.95 |
| Bundle Price | — | $999.95 |
| Cost Per Wh | 1.15 | 0.83 |
| Price Description | Legacy product, no longer available. Last listed at $1,199.95. | Legacy product, no longer available. Last listed at $999.95. |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 1045 | 1200 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 500 | — |
| Expandable Capacity | No | Yes |
| Extra Battery Capacity | 1200 | 100 |
| Max Extra Batteries | 0 | 1 |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | Goal Zero | Goal Zero |
| Model Name | Yeti 1000 Lithium | Yeti 1250 |
| Product Url | https://goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-1000-lithium-portable-power-station | https://goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-1250-portable-power-station |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | 12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 10A 120W max; 12V High Power Port 10A 120W max | 12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 6A 72W max; 12V High Power Port 33A 400W max |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 25.7 x 38.9 x 23.6 cm | 27.9 x 40.6 x 36.8 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 57.7 | 25.7 |
| Noise Level | 30 | — |
| Operating Temp | 0-40 C | 0-40 C |
| Portable | Yes | No |
| Weight | 18.1 kg · 39.9 lbs | 46.7 kg · 103 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | Yes |
| Ups Functionality | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 1 |