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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen)
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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) review: 1,505Wh LiFePO4, 2,000W output, 900W solar, rugged IPX4 for $1,499.95. Vs Yeti 1000X and Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.

Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) review: 1,505Wh LiFePO4, 2,000W output, 900W solar, rugged IPX4 for $1,499.95. Vs Yeti 1000X and Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.

Updated 2026-08-22 By Jordan Stambaugh 8 min read
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen)
Goal Zero

Our Score

8.9 /10
GREAT
Power
8.6
Portability
7.8
Value
8.6
Features
8.7
Build Quality
9.2

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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) review: 1,505Wh LiFePO4, 2,000W output, 900W solar, rugged IPX4 for $1,499.95. Vs Yeti 1000X and Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.

✓ What We Liked

  • 1,505Wh LiFePO4 in an IPX4 aluminum body built to take abuse
  • 2,000W output (3,600W surge) covers most home and jobsite loads
  • 900W solar input enables fast off-grid recharging
  • 6th-gen LiFePO4 upgrade over the older Yeti 1000X platform
  • Rugged aluminum build stands out against plastic-shelled rivals like the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2

✗ What We Didn't

  • $1,499.95 is premium for 1,505Wh
  • Aluminum housing adds weight versus lighter plastic units
  • 1.5kWh sits below 2kWh rivals for extended whole-home backup
  • Recent release — limited independent long-term testing at launch
Key Specs
Capacity 1,505Wh
AC Output 2,000W
Surge Output 3,600W
Battery Type LiFePO4
Solar Input Max 900W

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Emergency Home Backup Under 2000 Rugged Jobsite
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