Goal Zero Yeti 500X — dollars per watt-hour
Goal Zero ·
497 Wh · NMC lithium-ion
Battery value at list price
#58 of 73
$1.01 per Wh
497 Wh for $499.95 list —
that is $0.23/Wh more expensive than the median station ($0.78/Wh).
The math
$499.95 list price ÷ 497 Wh = $1.01 per watt-hour
One number to compare any two stations fairly: what a
watt-hour of battery costs at the maker's own list price.
How and why we compute this.
Specifications (as listed by the manufacturer)
| Battery capacity | 497 Wh |
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| List price (MSRP) | $499.95 |
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| Dollars per Wh | $1.01/Wh |
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| Rated AC output | not stated on the listing |
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| Battery chemistry | NMC lithium-ion |
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| Weight | 5.85 kg (12.9 lb) |
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| Port types mentioned | USB-C, USB-A, 12V DC |
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Where the capacity figure comes from
Extracted from the manufacturer's own listing
(body), captured 2026-09-05:
…): 13-22V, up to 10A (150W max) BATTERY DETAILS Cell chemistry: Li-ion NMC Pack capacity: 497Wh (10.8V, 46.8Ah) Lifecycles: 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 0.2C, Full charge…
Source: https://www.goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-500x-portable-power-station
Buying
Goal Zero Yeti 500X — list price
$499.95 (store price (no separate list price shown)) as captured
2026-09-05. Street prices move often, especially
around sales; check the manufacturer's store for today's price. This site
does not track live prices yet.
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