Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Portable power station · 2020
84
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT wins by 2
EVGA
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
86
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X lands at 84 and EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT at 86. That puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Goal Zero Yeti 1500X if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X 84
vs 86 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Score breakdown
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
84 efficiency 79
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86 efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1300 W |
| Efficiency | — | Gold |
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
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)
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Goal Zero Yeti 1500X worth the price? +
At $1,999, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cables.
Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +
At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 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.