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Corsair RM1000x Shift — 1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
Corsair

Corsair RM1000x Shift

1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1

92
/ 100
From $229
VS
Corsair RM1000x Shift wins by 10
Goal Zero Yeti 500X — Portable power station · 2020
Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Portable power station · 2020

82
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Corsair RM1000x Shift takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair RM1000x Shift lands at 92 and Goal Zero Yeti 500X at 82. That puts Corsair RM1000x Shift ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair RM1000x Shift if…

  • ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
  • ✓Side-mounted cables
  • ✓Quiet zero-RPM

Pick Goal Zero Yeti 500X if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cables

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Compared on the cables sub-score

Corsair RM1000x Shift leads on cables (96 vs 90).

Noise

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Compared on the noise sub-score

Corsair RM1000x Shift leads on noise (94 vs 86).

Efficiency

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Corsair RM1000x Shift leads on efficiency (90 vs 77).

Value for money

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair RM1000x Shift more score per dollar ($229 vs $699).

Corsair RM1000x Shift 92
vs
82 Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Score breakdown

Corsair RM1000x Shift
92
efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
82
efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Corsair RM1000x Shift versus Goal Zero Yeti 500X — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair RM1000x Shift Goal Zero Yeti 500X
Wattage
1000 W
—
Efficiency
80+ Gold
—
Standard
ATX 3.1
—
Connectors
1× 12V-2x6 (600W)
—
Fan
135 mm FDB
—
Type
—
Portable power station
Release year
—
2020

Corsair RM1000x Shift

Pros
  • +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
  • +Side-mounted cables
  • +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
  • −Bulky side depth
  • −Price creep
  • −Gold not Platinum

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Pros
  • +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • +Solar input
  • +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Pricey per Wh
  • −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)

FAQ: Corsair RM1000x Shift vs Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Which is better, Corsair RM1000x Shift or Goal Zero Yeti 500X? +

Corsair RM1000x Shift scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair RM1000x Shift worth the price? +

At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.

Is Goal Zero Yeti 500X worth the price? +

At $699, Goal Zero Yeti 500X delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.

Does Corsair RM1000x Shift or Goal Zero Yeti 500X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for cables, Corsair RM1000x Shift or Goal Zero Yeti 500X? +

Corsair RM1000x Shift — leads on cables (96 vs 90). Compared on the cables sub-score.

Which is better for noise, Corsair RM1000x Shift or Goal Zero Yeti 500X? +

Corsair RM1000x Shift — leads on noise (94 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.