Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
Portable power station · 2020
82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 wins by 11
Seasonic
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300
1300W · 80+ Titanium · 12VHPWR
93
/ 100
From $359
Specdex verdict
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 500X lands at 82 and Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 at 93. That puts Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 ahead by 11 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 Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 if…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓12-year warranty
- ✓Pure-DC fan profile
Goal Zero Yeti 500X 82
vs 93 Seasonic PRIME TX-1300
Score breakdown
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
82 efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
build 0
features 0
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300
93 efficiency 100
noise 0
cables 0
value 84
build 96
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 500X | Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1300W |
| Efficiency | — | 80+ Titanium |
| Cooling | — | 135 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fan |
| Modular | — | Fully modular |
| 12VHPWR | — | Native cable included |
| Warranty | — | 12 years |
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)
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300
Pros
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +12-year warranty
- +Pure-DC fan profile
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Heavier than Gold-rated equivalents
- −Cables stiff
FAQ: Goal Zero Yeti 500X vs Seasonic PRIME TX-1300
Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Seasonic PRIME TX-1300? +
Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 worth the price? +
At $359, Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Seasonic PRIME TX-1300 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.