Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
Portable power station · 2020
82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Corsair RM1000x Shift wins by 10
Corsair
Corsair RM1000x Shift
1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
92
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Corsair RM1000x Shift takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 500X lands at 82 and Corsair RM1000x Shift at 92. That puts Corsair RM1000x Shift ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Goal Zero Yeti 500X if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick Corsair RM1000x Shift if…
- ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- ✓Side-mounted cables
- ✓Quiet zero-RPM
Goal Zero Yeti 500X 82
vs 92 Corsair RM1000x Shift
Score breakdown
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
82 efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92 efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500X | Corsair RM1000x Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | 80+ Gold |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.1 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) |
| Fan | — | 135 mm FDB |
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)
Corsair RM1000x Shift
Pros
- +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- +Side-mounted cables
- +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
- −Bulky side depth
- −Price creep
- −Gold not Platinum
FAQ: Goal Zero Yeti 500X vs Corsair RM1000x Shift
Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Corsair RM1000x Shift? +
Corsair RM1000x Shift scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Corsair RM1000x Shift worth the price? +
At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.
Does Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Corsair RM1000x Shift 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.