Customer reviews from goalzero.com
Goal Zero - Yeti 500X Battery-Powered Portable Generator (505 Wh Capacity) - Black/Gray
Average customer rating
4.5
(80 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 80 reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Star
6
85%of customers recommend this product.
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56 out of
66)
Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Yeti 500X Battery-Powered Portable Generator (505 Wh Capacity) - Black/Gray
Posted by: greenjeans
from WA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
awesome deal on open box.
Two of these are much easier to carry than the 1000x
Would like additional choice of charging ports
Two of these are much easier to carry than the 1000x
Would like additional choice of charging ports
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: FARR
from Grand Island, Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Versatility is convenient and that is what I get from the Yeti 500X. I owned two and when not using then at my camping adventures they are well use in my home office setting. Easy to use, and light to carry around is a nice addition as backup system or main source of power when in the outdoors. I connect 12V ceiling fans to it when working in my shed to power 4 fans, in my home office as a light source and when recharging my phone or power my laptop and printer, in my car camping outings to power lights, fans, recharging, and even to listen to music for long periods. I recharge then using home outlets or with solar panels. What else I can add, the way to go giving you mobility.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dustin1111
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The first one stopped holding a charge, so i replaced the battery and keep it for backup. That yeti was purchased many years ago, and was not a lithium battery. I purchased this new Yeti because it is a lithium battery. However, after making my purchases I saw that the Yeti 500x only has a 500 cycle lifespan. When compared to Yeti's competitors this is 1/2 of the lifespan of other comparable products. So, I am disapointed that i bought into Goal Zero again because, on paper, this Yeti also will not last long vs its competitors w/ 2x the life.
other wise, yea, its a nice unit. great features and well built.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Chip4654
from Cincinnati area
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had some hesitation about buying “open box” & when I got it I connected my Boulder Solar Panel to it & it worked without any issues. I checked every ‘outlet’ and all worked as well. If you’re thinking about buying an open box to save some money I would recommend to do it but double/triple check everything out.
I’ve used my Yeti 500 for two weeks straight and didn’t have any problems at all. I love all my GoalZero products.
I’ve used my Yeti 500 for two weeks straight and didn’t have any problems at all. I love all my GoalZero products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed with this
on April 14, 2023
Posted by: Coalcracker
from Colorado
Gender:Male
I love Goal Zero products however I’m on my 2nd 500X and the screen is failing, once again. I don’t use this feet hard but it’s expensive and seems to be low quality. I’d recommend looking at cheaper models from other companies, as this is not worth a premium.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: reviewer
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had high hopes, but wish I had just paid full price to spare the trouble. I had no expectations regarding little scratches and packaging, but the rear charge port was non-functional and the LCD display had some faded areas. I sent it back, still don't have a replacement unit or real clear idea or confidence what to expect or when. I did try it out to charge it and see what I could charge with it and it seemed to be ok, but overall confidence is low.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Charging problems? Or inconvenience?
on March 23, 2023
Posted by: HaTe
from Florida
Gender:Male
Bought the 500x in the height of pandemic 2019, used it about a year and the charger went on the friz. Called gold zero and they sent a shipping container for ground. Cannot ship air. Lithium batteries. Any ways, shipped to gold zero. Got it back 3 or 4 weeks later and happy to say I have used it regularly for 2 years now to keep Dometic 55 fridge running in back of 4Runner. Will run light when camping. It will keep fridge cold over night while in hotels on 12v and charges back up12v when on the road. Slick set up. When on the road fridge runs on 120v power outlet. Would love to have a 100w solar panel to keep it charged, but don’t know that I would need it. Overkill. Perfect size for what I do. Battery still charging to 100%. After 2 years of continuous use camping and hotels I am a happy customer. Charging problem was a small inconvenience. Ever went camping and it rains? Inconveniences. Great product Gold Zero. Thanks HT
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on March 2, 2023
Posted by: JimE
from Las Vegas NV
Gender:Male
We used our Yeti to power a TV and DVD player during our little one's trick or trunk event. The battery powered both throughout the entire event. I'm so glad I bought the Yeti 500. Our set up was a hit with all the kiddos!
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