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Goal Zero Yeti 500X — Portable power station · 2020
Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Portable power station · 2020

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT wins by 4
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — 1300 W · Gold
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 500X lands at 82 and EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT at 86. That puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many
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Winner by scenario

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

Cables

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Compared on the cables sub-score

Goal Zero Yeti 500X leads on cables (90 vs 86).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Efficiency

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT leads on efficiency (86 vs 77).

Value for money

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT more score per dollar ($229 vs $699).

Goal Zero Yeti 500X 82
vs
86 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Score breakdown

Goal Zero Yeti 500X
82
efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86
efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Goal Zero Yeti 500X versus EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — full spec comparison
Spec Goal Zero Yeti 500X EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Type
Portable power station
—
Release year
2020
—
Wattage
—
1300 W
Efficiency
—
Gold

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)

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 500X vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 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 500X 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.

Which is better for cables, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

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 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — leads on efficiency (86 vs 77). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.