Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station

Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station

By Goal Zero · Portable Power Stations · Audio & Electronics

  • 677.37Wh LiFePO4, 4,000+ cycles to 80%
  • 600W pure sine AC, 1,000W surge
  • AC fast charge 1.7 h (500W)
  • 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg), IPX4 water-resistant

Lowest price seen
$699.95
from $699.95 at EarthTech Products · Checked Oct 6, 2026

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Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A compact LiFePO4 power station with 677 Wh capacity and 600 W AC output, built for car camping and short outages where ruggedness matters. Check your appliance list before you buy: the 600 W ceiling blocks kettles, most heaters, and induction cooking.

Strengths

  • Rugged IPX4-rated chassis with a collapsible handle, suited to car camping and tailgating.
  • 5-year warranty is longer than the 2-year warranties common among competitors.
  • 4,000-cycle LiFePO4 battery should outlast the warranty with daily use.
  • Fast wall-outlet charging: about 2 hours in high-speed mode.
  • Useful port selection including 100 W USB-C for laptops.
  • Simple, clear display and straightforward operation.

Weaknesses

  • 600 W AC ceiling blocks kettles, most heaters, and induction cooking.
  • Only 2 AC outlets, and larger plugs can block the second outlet.
  • Ships in 340 W low-speed charge mode; 500 W fast charge requires a manual settings change.
  • Car-charging cable sold separately.
  • Plastic protective cover does not fully close and can obstruct the display.
  • Expensive for its capacity: $699.95 list is higher than many competitors offering more power.

Verified specifications

Battery677.37 Wh LiFePO4 (25.6 V, 26.46 Ah), rated for 4,000 cycles to 80% at 25 °C.
AC output600 W continuous, 1,000 W surge, pure sine wave.
AC input500 W fast charge (120 V, up to 4.16 A); ships in 340 W low-speed mode by default.
Solar input200 W max (12.3–28 V, up to 10 A) via 8 mm low-voltage port.
Car charging10 A, about 6 hours.
Ports2 AC outlets, 2 USB-A, 3 USB-C (1 PD up to 100 W, 2 QC up to 30 W each), 1 12 V car outlet, 1 12 V barrel port.
Pass-through chargingyes.
UPSyes, 20 ms switch time.
App controlGoal Zero Power App via Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi.
Expandable batteryno.
Warranty5 years.
CertificationsUL2743, IPX4 water resistance.
Operating temperature-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C) discharge; 32 °F to 125.6 °F (0–52 °C) charge.
Shelf life12–18 months.
Dimensions11.32 × 7.84 × 8.55 in (28.8 × 19.9 × 21.7 cm).
Weight20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) manufacturer-listed; 21.2 lbs measured by Outdoor Gear Lab.
In the boxYeti 700 unit, AC power cord, user guides. Car charging cable sold separately.
Full research notes and sources

Power output and the 600 W ceiling

The 600 W AC output is a hard limit. CNET’s real-world testing found the unit shuts down when overloaded by high-wattage appliances: an electric kettle and air fryer failed immediately, and an induction burner only ran at power level 3 (of 10) or lower. A coffee maker drew just over 600 W without shutting down, and a belt sander ran at about 600 W for an hour, but a table saw and miter saw would not start. Outdoor Gear Lab measured 560 Wh of usable energy (83% of the advertised 677 Wh) from the AC outlets.

Charging and battery life

The Yeti 700 ships in LOW input mode (340 W) by default. The 500 W fast-charge mode requires manually switching to HIGH input mode in the device settings. Outdoor Gear Lab measured 2.5 hours to charge at default mode and 2 hours in high-speed mode, with an average charge rate of 269 Wh/hr. Solar charging takes about 4 hours at 200 W under ideal conditions. The LiFePO4 battery is rated for 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity at 25 °C with 0.5C charge/discharge, and Goal Zero recommends charging every 3–6 months if stored.

Build quality and portability

The chassis is a rugged plastic housing with a collapsible handle and a plastic cover over the display and ports. Outdoor Gear Lab measured the weight at 21.2 lbs, close to the manufacturer’s 20.3 lbs. The unit carries IPX4 water resistance and UL2743 certification. Top-Notch Outdoor called it the “toughest chassis” in their guide. The plastic protective cover does not fully close and can block the display view, and the spacing between the two AC outlets is tight enough that larger plugs can block the second outlet.

Is it worth it?

At $699.95 list, the Yeti 700 is a fair-to-weak value for pure power-per-dollar. It delivers 600 W AC and 677 Wh at a price point where Anker, EcoFlow, and Jackery offer 1,000–1,800 W and 800–1,000+ Wh. The 5-year warranty and IPX4 rating are genuine differentiators. At $249.95 (as shown on Goal Zero’s collection page), the value proposition improves dramatically, though how long it will last is unconfirmed. Buy it if you need a rugged, portable power station for outdoor use and can accept the 600 W limit. Look elsewhere if you need to run heating appliances or want the most power per dollar.

Which model this is

This page covers the Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station (6th generation), SKU 37100. The Amazon listing is ASIN B0CRCVKNHR. Do not confuse it with the Yeti 300, Yeti 500, Yeti 1000 Core, or older NMC-based Yeti models.

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