Portable Power Stations / Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
2,000W real output and a 49-minute recharge — but no longer expandable.
Wins overall by 0.7 points
Quick Verdict
A 0.7-point gap makes the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 the straightforward choice here. 2,000W real output and a 49-minute recharge — but no longer expandable.
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) and Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 are both closely matched portable Power Station models, and the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is $701 cheaper than the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) ($799 vs $1,499.95). On Value, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads (9.0 vs 5.5/10) — capacity and output relative to price. On Portability, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads (7.0 vs 4.5/10) — weight and handling relative to capacity. On Recharge Speed, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads (9.5 vs 8.0/10) — how quickly it refills from mains power. Overall, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores 7.1/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.4/10 for the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1499.95 | $799.00 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Capacity (Wh) | 1505✓ | 1024 |
| AC Output (W) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Surge Output | 3600 | 3000 |
| Battery Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle Life | 4,000 cycles | 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity |
| AC Outlets | 4 | 5 |
| Other Ports | 1x USB-C 140W, 1x USB-C 60W, 2x USB-C 30W, 2x USB-A 18W, 12V aux, HPP port | 2x USB-C 140W, 1x USB-C 15W, 1x USB-A 12W, 1x 12V/10A car socket |
| Max Solar Input | 900 total — 300W via 8mm plus 600W via the High Power Port | 600 |
| AC Recharge Time | 66 | 49 |
| Weight (lbs) | 52.75 | 24.9✓ |
| Expandable | No | No — Anker removed expansion on Gen 2 to save weight. The Gen 1 C1000 and C1000X do support the BP1000 add-on battery |
| UPS Switchover | Yes — under 15ms | Yes — under 10ms |
| App Control | Yes — Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Yes |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |
| Colors | Black and Green | Black |
Category Scores
Capacity
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.5 — a 1.0-point margin on usable watt-hours and how long it runs real appliances. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Output Power
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) and Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 are level here, at 8.5/10 each. continuous AC output and whether the surge rating is genuine is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Recharge Speed
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on how quickly it refills from mains power. If that is what you are buying for, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Solar Input
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.0 — a 1.0-point margin on maximum solar input and how practical off-grid recharging is. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Portability
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads clearly here, 7.0 against 4.5 — a 2.5-point margin on weight and handling relative to capacity. If that is what you are buying for, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Expandability
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) and Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 are level here, at 1.0/10 each. whether extra battery packs can be added, and how far it scales is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Features
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) and Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 are level here, at 8.0/10 each. UPS switchover, app control, port variety and extras is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.5 — a 3.5-point margin on capacity and output relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) if…
- • Capacity matters most to you — the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) scores 7.5/10 here (usable watt-hours and how long it runs real appliances).
- • Solar Input matters most to you — the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) scores 8.0/10 here (maximum solar input and how practical off-grid recharging is).
- • Your main use case is off-grid.
Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores 9.0/10 here (capacity and output relative to price).
- • Portability matters most to you — the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores 7.0/10 here (weight and handling relative to capacity).
- • Recharge Speed matters most to you — the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores 9.5/10 here (how quickly it refills from mains power).
- • You want to spend less — it's $701 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is van-life.
Pros & Cons
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen)
Pros
- +IPX4 rating and an aluminium chassis make it the only station here you would leave out in the weather
- +Four USB-C ports including a 140W
- +900W of combined solar input
- +US-based support, which the Chinese brands cannot match
Cons
- −Roughly twice the cost per watt-hour of the Chinese-brand competition
- −Not expandable at all, unlike rivals at half the price
- −52.75lb
- −You are paying a substantial premium for build quality and support rather than for capacity or output
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Pros
- +2,000W continuous with a genuine 3,000W surge is the strongest real output at 1kWh here
- +49 minutes to full is the fastest recharge of any station in this list
- +Five AC outlets and two 140W USB-C ports
- +Routinely discounted to around half its list price
Cons
- −Gen 2 deliberately removed battery expansion — if you want the add-on pack you need the Gen 1 C1000 or C1000X instead, which is easy to get wrong when both are listed
- −Only 12W from the single USB-A port
- −600W solar is good but well behind the EcoFlow's 1,000W
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FAQs
Is the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) or Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Value, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) or the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores higher on Value (9.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — capacity and output relative to price.
Which is better for Portability, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) or the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores higher on Portability (7.0/10 vs 4.5/10) — weight and handling relative to capacity.
Which is better for Recharge Speed, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) or the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 scores higher on Recharge Speed (9.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — how quickly it refills from mains power.
Which is better for Capacity, the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) or the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) scores higher on Capacity (7.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — usable watt-hours and how long it runs real appliances.
Is the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) worth the price difference over the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the cheaper option at $799 versus $1,499.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Value.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) is the better fit if you mainly care about off-grid. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the better fit for van-life.
What's the warranty on the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) vs the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?+
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th Gen) ships with a 24-month warranty; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 ships with a 24-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $1499.00
Premium Option
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus — $899.00
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