How Long Will the Goal Zero Yeti 500X Run a Wi-Fi Router and Modem?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 505Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 465Wh (92% via 12V/USB DC output) |
| Continuous AC output | 300W |
| Surge rating | 600W |
| Wi-Fi router and modem running watts | 20W |
| Startup watts | 20W |
| Average draw | 20W |
| Estimated runtime | 23 hours |
| Energy per day of typical use | 480Wh |
505Wh × 0.92 = 465Wh usable ÷ 20W average = 23.2 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your Wi-Fi router and modem and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Goal Zero Yeti 500X accepts up to 120W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 450Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Solar can’t fully keep up. A Wi-Fi router and modem uses about 480Wh a day at 24 hours of use, more than the Goal Zero Yeti 500X’s best-case solar harvest. Solar will stretch the runtime but not sustain it.
Tips
- Keeping internet up during an outage costs very little power, as long as your ISP's equipment down the street still has power too.
- Running it from the Goal Zero Yeti 500X’s DC port instead of the AC outlet avoids inverter losses: about 35Wh more usable energy.
- The Goal Zero Yeti 500X uses NMC cells, which are lighter but rated for fewer cycles (typically 500–800) than newer LFP models.
Other power stations running a Wi-Fi router and modem
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 13 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 24 hours | Yes |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 24 hours | Yes |
| DJI Power 500 | 512Wh | 1000W | 24 hours | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 500 | 518Wh | 500W | 24 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 35 hours | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 35 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 35 hours | Yes |
FAQ
Will the Goal Zero Yeti 500X run a Wi-Fi router and modem overnight?
Yes. Eight hours uses about 160Wh, roughly 34% of the Goal Zero Yeti 500X’s usable capacity.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500X take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 120W of solar input it refills in about 5.6 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.