Customer reviews from goalzero.com
Goal Zero - Yeti 3000X Battery-Powered Portable Generator (3032 Wh Capacity) - Silver/Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(58 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 58 reviews
5 Stars
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1 Star
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76%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Yeti 3000X Battery-Powered Portable Generator (3032 Wh Capacity) - Silver/Black
Posted by: Phrogs
from Arizona
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far so good. I needed something to keep my refrigerator powered during a blackout and this works well. I can also run my washing machine on it too. I run my cooler in the garage without increasing my electric bill and then recharge it with the solar panels. I will be buying a 6000X as soon as I can afford it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
Mostly works well
on September 10, 2024
Posted by: Willbur
from Carbondale Colorado
Gender:Male
Works well and last a long time however it will not run my starlink satellite which only uses 26 watts. I have no idea why but it shuts off everytime we try it. We can charge phones and run fans and other small appliances from the same plug just no starlink
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
1
Solar Panels lack performance
on July 28, 2024
Posted by: 3190ninedee
from Denver, CO
Gender:Male
I bought the Yeti 3000X several months go and did not get to use it until 7/24. I took it camping and was seriously disappointed in the solar panel performance. They only charge if there is unobstructed sunlight. So, if it is overcast or shaded they do not charge the unit at all!! This makes the Yeti useless once it has depleted its charge!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Finally put to real test Hurricane Beryl 2024
on July 17, 2024
Posted by: justamom
from Houston Texas
Gender:Female
Bought 3000X 3 years ago. Has kept internet running and things charged during minor power outages. We bought with intention of keeping internet and fridge running during Hurricanes. It worked perfectly this year, although Xfinity problems kept the internet from working, not power to our router. Also, BTW I figured out how to extend fridge support to 72 hours. I suggest getting digital freezer & fridge thermometer so you can track the temperatures.
When power goes out, have no power to fridge for 3 hours (don't open it). Starting temps: Freezer=-3, Fridge=40. After 3 hours temps: Freezer=14, Fridge=43. Then, plug fridge into Yeti 3000X for 1 hour and get everything you need out of fridge (I preferred at start of hour). After 1 hour of power: Freezer=-3, Fridge=41. Repeat the 3 hours of no power/don't open fridge and then the 1 hour of power/open fridge.
My fridge uses approximately 136 w per hour, not counting the jump to 160/180 when starting up. I figured out that if I ran the fridge with continuous power I would get 22 hours from the 3000X. If I run the 1 hour on/3 hour off, I get 72 hours. These calculations are roughly an estimate. I only lost power for 14 hours total, but I kept track of times and fridge temperatures. I didn't have to throw away any food and the popsicles were only slightly not as rock-hard as usual.
BTW I did get a 300w suitcase solar panel (forget which one) that I was going to connect the next day. I think when I tested it, it pulled in about 250w per hour. So, if we had no power the next day and I could add up to 250w per hour for 6 hours..... my brain hurts but I would have been able to run the fridge and probably some fans for a lot longer than 72 hours.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm really glad I got the 3000X. My brothers frozen steaks are still in my freezer because his power is still out - saved him from throwing out a lot of money!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: bajarob
from az
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
the battery is awesome
the solar panel is a little heavy and awkward
the solar panel is a little heavy and awkward
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Geolite
from Oregon
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this a little while ago and have utilized it fully. Had to buy and adapter to plug in more than one solar array but thats not a complaint .
I'm sure I will figure out what I can use for camping(coffee espressomaker perhaps) that I didn't try on the maiden camping trip which was 4 an a half days.
This thing powered my go sun chillest cooler for over a week.
Runs my skilsaw, cordless battery chargers, and with 4 hours or so on 400watts of solar was charged.
Love this thing.
I wasn't paid or compensated for this review so I love this for real. Fairly heavy but very strong cart with wheels that are durable.
Don't see the need for wifi or Bluetooth connection yet, seems a little over the top but hey this is more than could use in 4 days.so I'm extremely happy with this for off grid ca,ping and will get plenty of use out of it for years to come.
Thanks goal zero
I'm sure I will figure out what I can use for camping(coffee espressomaker perhaps) that I didn't try on the maiden camping trip which was 4 an a half days.
This thing powered my go sun chillest cooler for over a week.
Runs my skilsaw, cordless battery chargers, and with 4 hours or so on 400watts of solar was charged.
Love this thing.
I wasn't paid or compensated for this review so I love this for real. Fairly heavy but very strong cart with wheels that are durable.
Don't see the need for wifi or Bluetooth connection yet, seems a little over the top but hey this is more than could use in 4 days.so I'm extremely happy with this for off grid ca,ping and will get plenty of use out of it for years to come.
Thanks goal zero
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: PeteNoRePeat
from Portland OR
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to be able to run my computer and StarLink at an off grid location. Been testing before going on-site. I get random reboots/resets? Basically it beeps, stops providing power and then starts again. This will kill my internet every time. Now looking into other options and will keep this as a backup.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: MTCows
from Oregon
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
We use two 1500s and one 3000. We even have our very efficient fridge plugged into one and our Starlink WiFi. We don’t keep WiFi on when we leave the house or aren’t using it.
In the winter due to many cloudy days we unplug the fridge and turn it into an ice chest.
Would be nice to be about to charge multiple batteries to one solar bank. As it is we plug one battery into the other to charge them both. It would be nice to have a solar charging cord that is 70 feet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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