Goal Zero Yeti 400vsGoal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium

Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.

Winner
Goal Zero Yeti 400

Goal Zero Yeti 400

40.8Grade C
Price
$449.95
AC Power
300W
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium

Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium

37.7Grade C
Price
$599.95
AC Power
300W

Goal Zero Yeti 400wins by3.04points overall.

The Verdict

Overall take

Buy Goal Zero Yeti 400 if

  • Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
  • Better Parallel Expansion: Yes vs No
  • Better Ac Charge Speed: 300 vs 420

Buy Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium if

  • Better Energy Density Wh Per Kg: 57.8 vs 30.0
  • Better Warranty: 2 vs 1
  • Better Ac Power Surge: 1200 vs 600

Top 3 Key Differences

Expandable Capacity
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Parallel Expansion
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Energy Density Wh Per Kg
30.0vs 57.8
Score: 30 vs 58.3

Performance by Category

ChargingTie
Goal Zero Yeti 400
42.3
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
40.3
AC PowerGoal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
46.7
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
53.8
ConnectivityTie
Goal Zero Yeti 400
0.0
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
0.0
PriceGoal Zero Yeti 400 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
79.6
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
72.2
BatteryGoal Zero Yeti 400 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
42.5
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
17.5
PhysicalGoal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
80.1
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
89.6
Advanced FeaturesGoal Zero Yeti 400 wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
50.0
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
0.0
WarrantyGoal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium wins
Goal Zero Yeti 400
25.0
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
51.0

Full Technical Specifications

FeatureGoal Zero Yeti 400Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium
Charging
Ac Charge Speed300420
Charger TypeAC Wall Charger (72W), Car Charger (30W), Solar (8mm)PWM charge controller
Fast ChargingNoNo
Max Solar Input120120
Max Solar Panels—1
Pass Through ChargingYesYes
Smart ChargingNoNo
Solar Connector Type8mm8mm
Solar Panel CompatibilityNomad 20, Nomad 50, Boulder 50, Boulder 100, Boulder 100 Briefcase, Nomad 100, Boulder 200Goal Zero Boulder and Nomad panels
AC Power
Ac Output Amps2.6 A2.5A max
Ac Power Continuous300300
Ac Power Surge6001200
Ac Wave QualityPure Sine WavePure Sine Wave
Connectivity
App ControlNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Wifi ConnectivityNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Price
Base Price449.95599.95
Cost Per Wh1.141.40
Price DescriptionSold outLegacy product, no longer available. Last listed at $599.95.
Battery
Battery Capacity Wh396428
Battery Lifespan Cycles500500
Expandable CapacityYesNo
Extra Battery Capacity0—
Max Extra Batteries00
Product Info
BrandGoal ZeroGoal Zero
Model NameYeti 400Yeti 400 Lithium
Product Urlhttps://goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-400-portable-power-stationhttps://goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-400-lithium-portable-power-station
DC Power
Dc OutputUSB: 5V, up to 2.1A (10W max); 12V car port: 12V, up to 10A (120W max); 6mm port: 12V, up to 10A (120W max)12V car port (10A, 120W max); 6mm port 12V 10A 120W max
Physical
Dimensions26 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm19.0 x 28.6 x 17.7 cm
Energy Density Wh Per Kg30.057.8
Noise Level3535
Operating Temp0-40°C (32-104°F)0-40 C
PortableYesYes
Weight13.2 kg · 29.1 lbs7.4 kg · 16.3 lbs
Advanced Features
Parallel ExpansionYesNo
Ups FunctionalityNoNo
Warranty
Warranty12