Goal Zero Yeti 1500 6G: US Model and Charging Profile
Check the Yeti 1500 sixth-generation SKU 37300 for output, charging inputs, temperature, weather, and legacy expansion limits.
This profile covers Goal Zero’s US Yeti 1500, sixth generation, SKU 37300. Confirm that SKU and generation on the product label before applying the numbers below. A Yeti 1000, an earlier Yeti 1500, or a Yeti Link system is a different model or generation and may use different limits and accessories.
Output and stored energy
Goal Zero lists a 1,505.28 Wh LiFePO4 battery and a 120 V / 60 Hz pure-sine AC output rated at 2,000 W continuous with a 3,600 W surge value. The watt-hour figure describes nominal battery capacity, not energy guaranteed at an appliance. Usable energy and runtime depend on conversion losses, temperature, reserve behavior, AC idle draw, and the load’s starting and cycling pattern. A surge number also does not show that every motor or compressor will start; check the device’s startup demand and test the actual combination.
| Function | Yeti 1500 6G specification | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| AC output | 2,000 W continuous; 3,600 W surge | 120 V / 60 Hz; pure sine |
| AC charging | 1,500 W fast; 750 W low-speed | The Yeti 1500 row in the guide matches the product-page 750 W low-speed figure |
| 8 mm input | 13.2–30 V; 10 A; up to 300 W | Separate input from HPP |
| HPP input | 12.3–60 V; 20 A; up to 600 W | Combined DC/solar maximum is 900 W |
| HPP 12 V output | 13.5 V / 30 A continuous; 405 W | Guide also gives a short surge value; check port-specific instructions |
| Battery temperature | Charge 0–40 °C; discharge −20–40 °C | Yeti 1500 6G guide limits |
The guide includes a 500 W low-speed charge row next to the Yeti 1000 charge table. The following Yeti 1500 table lists 750 W low-speed and 1,500 W fast charging, matching the Yeti 1500 product page. Do not transfer the Yeti 1000 row to SKU 37300; this is a model-scope distinction rather than a Yeti 1500 source conflict.
Solar, legacy accessories, and exposure
The 8 mm and HPP inputs have different voltage and current ranges. Check the panel or power source against the correct port’s limit, including open-circuit voltage in cold conditions, connector, polarity, and any approved cable. The two input ratings should not be added past the guide’s 900 W combined maximum. This profile does not design a panel array or promise a field charging rate.
Goal Zero’s guide identifies compatibility with current and legacy Goal Zero solar panels and with HPP and 8 mm solar cables, while stating that older Yeti Link modules and Tank batteries do not work with this Yeti generation. Confirm the accessory model and cable with Goal Zero before connecting it; family names alone are not sufficient evidence of compatibility.
Treat outdoor use carefully. The product page uses a splash-resistance claim, while the guide says to protect the unit from rain, sleet, and snow and not to charge it outdoors. It also cautions against operating live loads in rain. A splash claim does not make the station weatherproof or remove the guide’s handling limits. Keep the unit dry and follow the current instructions for placement and charging.
Backup and medical limits
Goal Zero advertises automatic transfer from grid to battery in under 15 ms. That is a manufacturer claim, not a test with a named computer, refrigerator, router, or other device. The Yeti guide says not to use the station with life-saving medical equipment. Do not use a wattage calculation or a transfer-time label to override that warning; use appropriate purpose-built backup and the care team’s guidance for medical needs.
For model selection, start with the label, then compare the exact guide’s AC and DC limits with the device and charging source. The specification decoder separates capacity, output, and input ratings, and the UPS and transfer-time guide explains why a published transition time cannot establish device continuity.