Home Power Facts BLUETTI AC180 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X delivers more usable capacity than the BLUETTI AC180 (about 1,213 Wh vs 950 Wh). The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X has the stronger inverter (2,000 W vs 1,800 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 14.2 h on the BLUETTI AC180 and 18.2 h on the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
Better on 5 of 9
BLUETTI AC180
- BLUETTI AC180: lighter (35.3 lb vs 45.6 lb, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower list price (499 USD vs 1,499.95 USD, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower price per usable Wh ($0.53 vs $1.24, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- BLUETTI AC180: faster AC charging (1,440 W vs 600 W, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- BLUETTI AC180: longer warranty (5 years vs 2 years, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
Better on 4 of 9
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: more usable capacity (1,213 Wh vs 950 Wh, BLUETTI AC180).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: higher continuous AC output (2,000 W vs 1,800 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: higher surge rating (3,500 W vs 2,700 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: more solar input (600 W vs 500 W, BLUETTI AC180).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh[source]AC180 is 1,152 Wh; the AC180P (1,440 Wh) on the same page is a different variant. OutdoorGearLab notes BLUETTI has released the Elite 100 v2 as the AC180's successor. | 1,516 Wh[source]'Pack capacity: 1516Wh (10.8V, 140.4Ah)'. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | 950 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 950 Wh at 80% load (82%). StorageReview measured 1,030 Wh at a 350 W load; the lower figure is used. | Not publishedNo independent measured usable capacity found (searched 2026-10-19). Checked Off Grid Web, T3, Digital Camera World and Inverse; all repeat the 1,516Wh rating. testberichte.de reports a solar charge-and-discharge round trip (1 kWh out of 1.8 kWh in), which is not a capacity test. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]4 x 120V/15A, 1800W in total. | 2,000 W[source]'2x AC: 2000W, 3500W Surge (120VAC 60Hz, 16.5A), Pure Sine Wave'. |
| AC surge output | 2,700 W[source]Spec table 'Surge Power: 2700W'; the manual also says it 'can handle a surge of 2700W'. The same 2,700 W figure is used for Power Lifting Mode, which only applies to resistive heating loads. | 3,500 W[source]'3500W Surge'. |
| 240 V output | No[source]AC outlets: '4 x 120V/15A' ('4x120V(1800W Total)'); no 240V output listed. | No[source]120 V only: '120VAC 60Hz'. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source] | Li-ion NMC[source]'Cell chemistry: Li-ion NMC'. |
| Cycle life | 3,500+ cycles to 80% original capacity[source] | 500 cycles to 80% capacity[source]'Lifecycles: 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 1C, Full charge/discharge, Temp: 25C)'. |
| AC charging | 1,440 W[source]Turbo mode 1440 W (enabled in the app); standard mode 1000 W max. | 600 W[source]'AC Wall Chargers (600W Input Max)', with the optional 600W Power Supply. The included '120W Power Supply' takes 14 hours. |
| Max solar input | 500 W[source]500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A. | 600 W[source]'Solar Charging (600W Actual Input Max)'. |
| Expandable | No[source]Official FAQ: 'the AC180 doesn't support capacity expansion with B80, B230, or B300 batteries'; they can only charge it through Power Bank Mode. The page description's 'up to 4,224Wh' wording refers to that charging, not true expansion. | Not publishedConflict on the official page: one spec block says 'Chainable With Yeti Link and Tank Expansion batteries', while the General section says 'Chainable: No'. Neither the Yeti Link nor a Tank battery is listed on the current store (checked 2026-10-19). |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Official user manual: 'Switching time 20ms'; Grid Enhancement mode must be off for UPS use. The product page does not state it. | Not publishedGoal Zero gives no switchover time or UPS rating for the 1500X; the page says only 'Simultaneous Recharge & Discharge: Yes'. |
| Weight | 35.3 lb[source]Spec table: 'About 16kg / 35.27lbs'. Official figures conflict: the same page's description says 37 lb / 17 kg and the user manual says 36.16 lb / 16.4 kg. | 45.64 lb[source]'Weight: 45.64 lbs (20.7 kg)'. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source] | 2 years[source]'Warranty: 2 years' for a new unit. Open-box units carry a 6-month warranty. |
| List price | $499[source]$499.00 for the standalone unit, no discount shown, out of stock (restock late November), seen 2026-10-18. | $1,499.95[source]Seen 2026-10-19: regular price $1,499.95, sale price $1,124.89, but 'Sold out' with 'Notify Me When Available'. The only buyable unit is the open-box listing at $974.97 (compare-at $1,499.95). |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 950 Wh | 1,213 Wh (est. 80%) |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | BLUETTI AC180 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.2 h | 18.2 h |
| Chest freezer | 38.6 h | 2.1 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.1 h | 27 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10.6 h | 13.5 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.5 h | 1.9 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1 h | 1.3 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.7 h | 2.2 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.7 h | 3.5 h |
| Microwave | 1.1 h | 1.3 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.8 h | 1 h |
| Laptop charger | 15.8 h | 20.2 h |
| Phone charger | 47.5 h | 2.5 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.6 days | 3.4 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 14 h | 17.8 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.4 days | 5.6 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.8 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.7 h | 3.5 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.8 h | 13.8 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10.6 h | 13.5 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.7 h | 4.7 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 11.4 h | 14.6 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2 h | 2.5 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.8 h | 1 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.6 h | 0.8 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | 0.7 h |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.8 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 38 h | 2 days |
| Garage door opener | 1.3 h | 1.7 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.