Customer reviews from goalzero.com
Goal Zero - Portable Solar Panel Kit (50W Boulder Panel & Yeti 500 WH Battery) - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(56 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 56 reviews
5 Stars
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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39 out of
44)
Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Portable Solar Panel Kit (50W Boulder Panel & Yeti 500 WH Battery) - Black
Customer Rating
1
YETI 500X Unreliability
on October 30, 2022
Posted by: Dana R.
from Elkview, WV
Gender:Male
As much as I liked the older generation of Goal Zero which I still have several pieces still going strong, I can’t speak well of their new products. I’ve had 2 separate 500X battery packs die on me. The latest one I had for less than 3 months. Goal Zero won’t honor their warranty which sticks me with an expensive brick. Shame on Goal Zero for reducing the quality of equipment. I’ll NEVER buy another Goal Zero product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
1
Worthless!
on March 9, 2022
Posted by: Hayley
Like the other poor reviews... I have only used this battery only three times and now it won't charge. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the receipt so now I have a very large, expensive paperweight. I will never buy another GoalZero product again. Buyer beware!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on May 13, 2020
Posted by: JimT
from Oregon
Gender:Male
I used it this last weekend and had my CPAP going all night. It had 69% power left when I woke up after 8.5 hours of sleep.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Bet this is gong to be VERY useful, next disaster.
on October 11, 2023
Posted by: another CA native
from Sonoma County, CA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for use when the power goes out due to storms or wildfire. But also in case I need to evacuate again, as I have twice in the past few years due to wildfire. Happily, my house was fine both times. But I went to friend's who were without over, so was a most welcome guest as I had two smaller Goal Zero batteries and a portable solar panel, so we could power up our phones and run a small air filter. Having a Yeti 500 means I'll be able to take more storage with me in case of prolonged outages. So, I haven't used either component yet. But it's a comfort knowing I have them in my closet with my "go bag" and other important items.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Eric R
from Denver, CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far I really like this unit. Great for car camping, filling up air mattresses, charging small devices, even used a small 12v tea kettle. Not nearly as heavy as I thought it might be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Albany Indiana
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love my goal zero 500,!!!!!! Even though I live in the city or country I am trying to get my house as much off grid as possible. I use the 500 in my bedroom and I use it for my lighting. I also take it to work I'm a plumber by trade so I use it to charge up my batteries for all of my power tools. Usually at work somebody always comments what is that thing. I tell him and then I go into a big spiel about how I'm trying to get off grid as much as possible. By the end of the day usually when I'm on a new work site I end up with everybody's phones sitting on my tool cart and they're charging them up. It's really kind of funny everybody wants to know about it and I think a couple of people have inquired on how to get one they're not in the stores and it's really sad that more stores don't have them on the shelf. Really looking forward to get a larger unit.
I would 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
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!
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