Goal Zero Yeti 500X
Portable power station · 2020
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
750 W · Gold
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 500X lands at 82 and Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Goal Zero Yeti 500X if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCables
Goal Zero Yeti 500XCompared on the cables sub-score
Goal Zero Yeti 500X leads on cables (90 vs 86).
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Efficiency
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2Compared on the efficiency sub-score
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 leads on efficiency (82 vs 77).
Value for money
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 more score per dollar ($99 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500X | Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 750 W |
| Efficiency | — | Gold |
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Goal Zero Yeti 500X vs Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Goal Zero Yeti 500X worth the price? +
At $699, Goal Zero Yeti 500X delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.
Is Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in noise.
Does Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 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, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Goal Zero Yeti 500X — leads on cables (90 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.
Which is better for efficiency, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 — leads on efficiency (82 vs 77). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.