Power Output
+5.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 3.0–10.0 vs Goal Zero 1.0–5.0.
Brand comparison
EcoFlow vs Goal Zero
EcoFlow scores 7.6 across 13 products; Goal Zero scores 4.5 across 4. They overlap in portable stations. That is 77% of what EcoFlow sells and 75% of what Goal Zero sells. EcoFlow leads on power output, Goal Zero on battery life.
All 13 EcoFlow products
EcoFlow
13 of 13 products scored · $389 – $7,714
Buy Now- Power Output — 8.0 against 3.0
7.6
4.5
All 4 Goal Zero products
Goal Zero
4 of 4 products scored · $500 – $4,000
Buy Now- Battery Life — 8.0 against 6.0
Across everything we scored, EcoFlow sits 3.15 ahead — led by power output.
Both brands also sell into Home Backup Power Systems. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Brand verdict
ahead · +3.15 (7.6 vs 4.5)
Pick EcoFlow when
Power output matters most8.0vs3.0
Pick Goal Zero when
Battery life matters most8.0vs6.0
Scored 11 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Portable Stations.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station
- Durability and the pull handle, tagged negative in 11 mentions
- Battery life, tagged negative in 8 mentions
- Smoke from the unit, seven events from six owners
Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station
- 600 W output and 1,000 W surge, per one reviewer
- Stopped working inside a year, per one owner
- Slow charging in the default mode, per one reviewer
Where EcoFlow and Goal Zero differ
Median scores on a 0–10 scale. Each row is one criterion.
Capacity
+3.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 3.0–10.0 vs Goal Zero 1.0–5.0.
Recharging
+3.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 4.0–10.0 vs Goal Zero 4.0–7.0.
Battery Life
+2.0 Goal ZeroGoal Zero all scored 8.0.
Backup Readiness
+2.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 3.0–10.0 vs Goal Zero 3.0–7.0.
Verification
tiedGoal Zero all scored 6.0.
Warranty & Support
tiedEcoFlow 5 Years (13); Goal Zero 5 Years (4).
Value
Only EcoFlow is scored here (5.0 from 3 of 13). Goal Zero sits below the floor (1 of 4).
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory or a certificate the maker publishes, not from the maker's wording. A UL listing can be checked by model in UL Product iQ.
Warranty terms
EcoFlow
13 of 13
Goal Zero
4 of 4
What EcoFlow and Goal Zero owners report
Independent sources pooled per brand. Each row is one source.
N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
Goal Zero: 1 of 4 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
Goal Zero
- No Reddit thread names the sixth-generation Yeti 1500 by model, so this reads Goal Zero owner posts.
- One Yeti PRO 4000 owner reports the unit quitting at 20 percent and an AC port melting within its first year (r/VanLife).
- A Yeti 1500X owner with three Yeti Tanks could not get a dead Link module repaired or replaced, and customer service asked him to call back after an office move (r/SolarDIY).
- A Yeti 3000X owner describes out-of-warranty units refusing to charge until reset (r/solarenergy, April 2026).
- Fire investigators were reported to suspect an NMC Goal Zero unit in a van fire (r/vandwellers).
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 4 scored products carry this reading
YouTube
+1.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 6.0–8.0 vs Goal Zero 6.0–7.0.
Amazon
+1.0 EcoFlowEcoFlow 7.0–9.0 vs Goal Zero 7.0–9.0.
EcoFlow 6.0–9.0 vs Goal Zero 6.0–8.0.
Owner reviews
Only EcoFlow is scored here (8.0). EcoFlow: 13 of 13 scored products carry this reading. Goal Zero: 0 of 4 scored products carry this reading.
Best EcoFlow vs best Goal Zero, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Portable Stations
See all Portable Stations products
EcoFlow leads
9.0
1st of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- 3,600 W continuous output
- 3,600 Wh in one unit
- Expands to 10.8 kWh with two extra batteries
- Takes 1,600 W of solar at up to 150 V
Drawbacks
- 99 lb
- 240 V needs two units and a hub
- Switchover up to 30 ms
- 2.7 hours to charge on 120 V
4.6
48th of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- IPX4 water-resistance rating with flaps over the ports
- 4,000 cycles to 80 percent
- 100 W USB-C output
- Discharges down to -4 F
Drawbacks
- 600 W continuous output and 1,000 W surge
- Solar input capped at 200 W
- Ships in a 3-hour low input modefast charging must be switched on
- Only two AC outlets
8.3
3rd of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- 1,600 W of solar over two inputs
- 3,600 W continuous output
- Expands to 11 kWh with extra batteries
- TT-30 outlet for RVs
Drawbacks
- No 240 V output
- No published cycle rating
- 74.3 lb
- An overload shuts off only some outlets in two tests
4.4
55th of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- Full wall charge in 1.1 hours at 1,500 W
- 89 percent of rated capacity drawn on AC by OutdoorGearLab
- IPX4 aluminum case with port shields
- 900 W of solar across two inputs
Drawbacks
- 52.75 lb for 1,505 Wh
- No expansion battery
- Solar through Goal Zero's 8 mm and HPP connectors only
- Loud fans under heavy load and in fast-charge mode
8.0
5th of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- 1,000 W of solar over two inputs
- Full wall charge in 56 minutes
- Two 140 W USB-C ports
- Expands to 5 kWh with extra batteries
Drawbacks
- Sold on pre-ordershipping November
- Fans slow to ramp under heavy load in TheSolarLab's test
- Real surge about 2,600 W against 3,600 W claimed
- No transfer switch sold for it
4.0
63rd of 74 in Portable Stations
Strengths
- IPX4 rating with flaps over the ports
- 4,000 cycles to 80 percent
- Grid-to-battery switchover under 20 ms
- Full wall charge in 1.4 hours in High Speed mode
Drawbacks
- 500 W continuous output
- Solar input capped at 200 W
- No expansion battery or transfer switch
- Ships in a Low Speed mode that takes about 3 hours to charge
EcoFlow vs Goal Zero: the numbers
7.6
Products scored13 of 13
Price range$389 – $7,714
4.5
Products scored4 of 4
Price range$500 – $4,000
EcoFlow vs Goal Zero: common questions
Is EcoFlow or Goal Zero better?
EcoFlow 7.6 from 13 scored products; Goal Zero 4.5 from 4.
What is the biggest difference between EcoFlow and Goal Zero?
Power Output: EcoFlow medians 8.0, Goal Zero medians 3.0 (EcoFlow by 5.0).
Which is better for capacity, EcoFlow or Goal Zero?
EcoFlow on capacity — EcoFlow 5.0, Goal Zero 2.0.
Which is better for recharging, EcoFlow or Goal Zero?
EcoFlow on recharging — EcoFlow 8.0, Goal Zero 5.0.
Which EcoFlow and Goal Zero portable stations should I buy?
EcoFlow: EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station. Goal Zero: Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station.
How does Stuff VS Things score EcoFlow and Goal Zero?
Our own product medians: 13 EcoFlow and 4 Goal Zero. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 11 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score