How Long Will the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Run a Microwave?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
About 1.1 hours. The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X stores 1516Wh, and a microwave averages about 1200W. That’s enough for about 4 typical 15-minute uses.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1516Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 1289Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3500W |
| Microwave running watts | 1200W |
| Startup watts | 1500W |
| Average draw | 1200W |
| Estimated runtime | 1.1 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 300Wh |
1516Wh × 0.85 = 1289Wh usable ÷ 1200W average = 1.1 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your microwave 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.
Solar can keep up. A microwave uses about 300Wh a day at 0.25 hours of use, so with enough panels and good sun the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X can run it indefinitely.
Tips
- A microwave rated at 1,000W of cooking power pulls around 1,200–1,500W from the outlet. Check the label on the back, not the cooking power.
- You’ll still have about 800W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- 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 microwave
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 45 minutes | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 49 minutes | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 54 minutes | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2042Wh | 3000W | 1.4 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 Max | 2048Wh | 2400W | 1.5 hours | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 2048Wh | 2400W | 1.5 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200L | 2048Wh | 2400W | 1.5 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200MAX | 2048Wh | 2200W | 1.5 hours | 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).