Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Yeti 700
Both belong to Goal Zero's compact Yeti line, but sit at meaningfully different capacity and weight points. This comparison is for campers and weekend-trip buyers deciding whether the smaller Yeti 300 covers their needs or the larger Yeti 700's extra capacity is worth the added weight.
By Bilal Siali · Last checked September 4, 2026 — see each product’s Specifications tab for full provenance.
These picks are focused on the U.S. market. Before buying, confirm plug type, voltage (120V), warranty terms, and regional availability on the Amazon listing.
Quick summary
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 leads on capacity (wh) (677 Wh vs 297 Wh).
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 leads on rated continuous output (600 W vs 350 W).
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 leads on surge / peak output (1,000 W vs 600 W).
A use case below only names a model as ahead when at least two independent, comparable fields agree (or the use case is defined by a single field, like solar charging). A single distinguishing field in an otherwise-tied or unverified category is named specifically, not counted as winning that use case.
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Goal Zero
Yeti 300
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Goal Zero
Yeti 700
Spec comparison
Reused directly from the same catalog and winner-highlighting logic as the general Compare page. A blank or “Not verified” cell means the data isn’t on file — it is never treated as zero, and a difference is only highlighted when both values are actually known.
| Specification | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & output | ||
| Capacity (Wh) | 297 Wh | 677 Wh |
| Rated continuous output | 350 W | 600 W |
| Surge / peak output | 600 W | 1,000 W |
| Max expanded capacity | Not verified | Not verified |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | Not verified | Not verified |
| Energy per kg (Wh/kg) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Idle consumption | Not verified | Not verified |
| Charging | ||
| Solar input (max) | Not verified | Not verified |
| AC charging (max) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Charging time (stated) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Ports | ||
| AC outlets | Not verified | Not verified |
| USB-C ports | Not verified | Not verified |
| USB-A ports | Not verified | Not verified |
| RV TT-30 outlet | Not verified | Not verified |
| Native 120/240V | Not verified | Not verified |
| Backup | ||
| UPS switchover | Not verified | Not verified |
| Expandable | Not verified | Not verified |
| Battery | ||
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (stated) | 4000+ cycles | Not verified |
| Warranty (stated) | Not verified | Not verified |
| PowerMatch Score | ||
| Editorial score | Not published — insufficient verified data | Not published — insufficient verified data |
Scores are editorial calculations normalized against the whole PowerMatchLab catalog — not a lab test result. See the methodology.
Winner by use case
Each verdict below is derived only from the specific fields listed as criteria — never from overall impressions, and never from physical testing. A null field is neither a win nor a loss for either unit, and a category needs at least two independent fields to agree before it declares an overall winner (a category built around a single criterion, like solar charging, is the exception).
Refrigerator backup
Goal Zero Yeti 700 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Capacity (Wh), Surge / peak output, Idle consumption, Solar input (max) (2 of 4 comparable).
RV / van life
Goal Zero Yeti 700 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Rated continuous output, Surge / peak output, RV TT-30 outlet, Expandable (2 of 4 comparable).
Camping
No clear overall winner based on the data on file.
Criteria: Weight, Energy per kg (Wh/kg), Idle consumption, Solar input (max) (0 of 4 comparable).
Home outage essentials
Goal Zero Yeti 700 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Capacity (Wh), Rated continuous output, Native 120/240V, UPS switchover, Expandable (2 of 5 comparable).
Solar charging
No clear overall winner based on the data on file.
Criteria: Solar input (max) (0 of 1 comparable).
Portability
No clear overall winner based on the data on file.
Criteria: Weight, Energy per kg (Wh/kg) (0 of 2 comparable).
Estimated autonomy
Calculated the same way as each product page’s runtime table: capacity_wh × 0.85 ÷ device_watts. These are planning estimates, not lab measurements or guarantees.
| Example load | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full size) (~150 W) | 1.7 h | 3.8 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) (~40 W) | 6.3 h | 14.4 h |
| LED lights (a few rooms) (~40 W) | 6.3 h | 14.4 h |
Why your real result may differ
These figures are planning estimates from the inputs and assumptions above — not a lab measurement. Your real result can vary with:
- Temperature — cold reduces usable battery capacity; heat can trigger throttling
- Battery age and condition — capacity fades gradually with cycles and time
- Inverter efficiency — some energy is always lost converting DC to AC
- Variable appliance draw — most appliances don't pull a constant wattage
- Startup/surge power — a motor's brief startup spike can exceed its running watts
- Appliance settings — e.g. humidifier, fan speed, or temperature setting
- Conversion losses beyond the modeled efficiency assumption
- Real solar conditions — actual panel output is usually well below its rated watts
- The safety reserve is a margin for error, not a guarantee
Pros & limitations
From each product’s existing catalog entry — no personal impressions, noise, build-quality or real-world behavior is added here.
Goal Zero Yeti 300
Pros
- LiFePO4 battery, 4000+ cycle rated lifespan (over 10 years of daily use per manufacturer)
- IPX4 water and dust resistance
- Charges via 100W USB-C PD in addition to solar
Limitations
- Weight, dimensions, warranty, solar input wattage and AC charging time not independently confirmed via a clearly official-domain source in this research pass
Goal Zero Yeti 700
Pros
- LiFePO4 battery
- IPX4 weather-resistant design (per manufacturer)
Limitations
- Weight not independently verified
- Lower continuous output relative to some same-tier competitors
Conclusion
Goal Zero Yeti 700 has the higher capacity (wh) and rated continuous output and surge / peak output on file.
Weight, Dimensions, Expandable, Warranty (stated) are not verified for the Goal Zero Yeti 300. Weight, Dimensions, Expandable, Warranty (stated) are not verified for the Goal Zero Yeti 700. With those gaps, there is no absolute winner between these units based on the data currently on file.
If refrigerator backup or rv / van life or home outage essentials matters most to you, the Goal Zero Yeti 700 has the edge on file for refrigerator backup; the Goal Zero Yeti 700 has the edge on file for rv / van life; the Goal Zero Yeti 700 has the edge on file for home outage essentials. For the other use cases evaluated above, the data on file doesn’t support picking one unit over the other — check which specific criteria matter for your situation.
None of these units have been physically tested by PowerMatchLab. Before buying, enter your own devices in the Power Calculator — the numbers above use example loads, and your real appliances may draw differently.
Goal Zero Yeti 300
Specs last checked September 12, 2026
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Goal Zero Yeti 700
Specs last checked September 4, 2026
Price, availability and current rating are shown on Amazon — PowerMatchLab does not display them because we have not independently verified them. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases. Disclosure.