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Yeti 500
A 499.2 Wh station for modest plug-in loads. Compare it with a UPS if keeping networking equipment uninterrupted is your main priority.
- Nominal storage
- 499.2 Wh
- Continuous AC output
- 500 W
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Try this battery in your backup planWhere it belongs in your plan
Its 499.2 Wh nominal capacity describes stored energy. The 500 W continuous rating describes how much AC power it can supply at once. A long, low-power load and a brief, high-power load ask different things of this battery.
Before you choose
Start with watt-hours for runtime, then check continuous AC output, startup demand, and the limits of each outlet.
Work through the power-station checklistA few useful answers
What should I check before buying the Goal Zero Yeti 500?
Start with watt-hours for runtime, then check continuous AC output, startup demand, and the limits of each outlet.
How much energy does the Yeti 500 store?
The manufacturer lists 499.2 Wh of nominal storage. Usable energy depends on the output used, losses, idle draw, temperature, battery condition, and the connected load.
Has Outage Guide hands-on tested the Yeti 500?
Our guidance is based on published specifications. Where an independent reviewer has tested this exact model, we link to their findings so you can read the full account.