How Many Times Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Charge a MacBook Pro?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X can fully charge a MacBook Pro about 12 times. A typical MacBook Pro battery holds 100Wh, and charging it takes roughly 115Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1516Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 1395Wh (92% via 12V/USB DC output) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3500W |
| MacBook Pro battery | 100Wh |
| Energy per charge | 115Wh |
| Full charges | 12 charges |
1516Wh × 0.92 = 1395Wh usable ÷ (100Wh × 1.15) = 12.1 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your MacBook Pro and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X accepts up to 600W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 2.3 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Tips
- A 16-inch MacBook Pro has a 100Wh battery, the largest allowed on planes.
- Running it from the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X’s DC port instead of the AC outlet avoids inverter losses: about 106Wh more usable energy.
- The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X uses NMC cells, which are lighter but rated for fewer cycles (typically 500–800) than newer LFP models.
Other power stations running a MacBook Pro
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 8.6 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 9.2 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 10 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2042Wh | 3000W | 16 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 Max | 2048Wh | 2400W | 16 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 2048Wh | 2400W | 16 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200L | 2048Wh | 2400W | 16 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200MAX | 2048Wh | 2200W | 16 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 600W of solar input it refills in about 3.4 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 2 sunny days (10 hours of full sun).