Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000: Runtime & Specs

By Hicham M. · Specs from Goal Zero's published documents, as of September 2026 · How we calculate

The Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 is a 3,994 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 3,600 W of continuous AC output and a 7,200 W surge rating. It runs a typical full-size fridge for about 2.4 days.

Capacity3,994 WhLiFePO4
Output3,600 W7,200 W surge
Solar input3,000 W13.3–150 V
Weight115.7 lbexpands to 19,968 Wh

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Simulated runtimes (not measured)

Nobody tested this unit for this page. These figures come from a computer simulation of the Yeti PRO 4000, and they are estimates. The plain runtime table below divides energy by average draw at 85% efficiency. The simulation also charges the battery for the power the inverter burns just by being switched on, which is why small loads come out shorter. Where we have measured a unit, the measurement is shown separately and labeled as measured.

Simulated runtimes for the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
DeviceSpec-sheet mathSimulated, typicalLikely rangeSimulated at 0 °C
Wi-Fi router + modem9.4 days3.6 days2.8 days to 4.4 days3 days
CPAP (no humidifier)4.7 days2.6 days2.2 days to 3.1 days2.2 days
Starlink Standard38 hours30 hours28 hours to 32 hours25 hours
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR)2.4 days41 hours37 hours to 46 hours35 hours

Nonstop runtime from full to battery cutoff. Likely range = middle 80% of 200 simulated runs with the uncertain inputs varied. The inverter idle draw is assumed, not published: we assumed about 30 W for this model, varied from 18 to 44 W. If the real figure is lower, real runtimes land closer to the spec-sheet column.

How this was simulated
  • The battery is stepped down every 2 minutes until it reaches cutoff, for 200 runs per device. Results are seeded, so the page shows the same numbers on every build.
  • Battery draw = load + inverter idle draw + 4–8% of the load + a loss that rises with load squared (4% at full output).
  • Usable capacity = 92–98% of rated Wh, for protection cutoff and aging.
  • At 0 °C, 80–90% of that capacity is assumed available.
  • Fridges cycle on and off every 30–50 minutes at the share of the time set by their average draw. The inverter idle draw continues while the compressor is off.
  • Devices that exceed this model's output or surge rating are left out. Loads are US 120 V devices.

These ranges are assumptions about a typical unit. They are not manufacturer figures for the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000. How we calculate · How we use AI

How long will the Yeti PRO 4000 run your appliances?

Nonstop runtime for one device at a time, using typical US wattages and 85% inverter efficiency. Devices marked ✕ can't run on this model.

Estimated runtime by appliance for the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
DeviceAvg drawRuntimeBar
LED light bulb9 W15.7 days
Phone charging10 W15 days
Wi-Fi router + modem15 W9.4 days
Laptop50 W2.8 days
CPAP (no humidifier)30 W4.7 days
CPAP with heated humidifier60 W2.4 days
Starlink Standard90 W38 hours
TV100 W34 hours
Mini fridge29 W4.9 days
Refrigerator58 W2.4 days
Chest freezer29 W4.9 days
Sump pump (1/3 HP)160 W21 hours
Sump pump (1/2 HP)210 W16 hours
Window AC225 W15 hours
Drip coffee maker1,000 W3.4 hours
Microwave1,500 W2.3 hours
Space heater750 W4.5 hours
Well pump33 WNeeds 240 V

Fridges, freezers, pumps and AC units cycle on and off, so we use their average draw. Want a mix of devices on a schedule? Use the runtime calculator.

What the Yeti PRO 4000 can't power

Solar charging time

Hours of good sun to charge from empty, assuming panels deliver 75% of their rating.

PanelsPower inHours of sun
100 W of panels75 W53 hours
200 W of panels150 W27 hours
400 W of panels300 W13 hours
3,000 W of panels2,250 W1.8 hours

Check panel voltage and wiring with the solar charging calculator.

Full specifications

Battery capacity3,994 Wh
Amp-hours at 12 V (converted) How we convert333 Ah (312 Ah at 12.8 V)
Battery chemistry LFP vs NMCLiFePO4 (LFP)
Continuous AC output3,600 W
Surge (peak) output7,200 W
Boost modeNone listed
AC voltage120V
AC outlets5
USB-C ports3 (up to 100 W)
USB-A ports3
12 V car outletYes
Max solar input3,000 W
Solar voltage range13.3–150 V
Solar max current30 A
Max AC charging power1,800 W
AC charging time (maker claim)0–80% in 2 hr; 0–100% in under 3 hr
ExpandableYes, up to 19,968 Wh
UPS / EPS switchover What this means15 ms
Cycle life What this means4,000 cycles (to 80%)
Weight115.7 lb
Warranty5 years

Notes: 4×20A + 1×TT-30R. APS <15 ms (guide). HPP 30A on product page, 40A in guide; +8mm 275W. Max = 5×3993.6 Wh (+4 Tank PRO 4000; GZ says 'up to 20 kWh'). Cycles to 80%.

Specs from Goal Zero's published documents, as of September 2026. Found an error? Tell us.

Sources
  1. goalzero.com/products/yeti-pro-4000-power-station
  2. goalzero.com/products/yeti-pro-4000-power-station.json
  3. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0520/1156/5225/files/37500_2023_YetiPRO4000_12…
  4. goalzero.com/products/yeti-pro-4000-tank-pro-4000-lifepo4-battery

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Questions

How long will the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 run a refrigerator?
About 2.4 days for a typical ENERGY STAR full-size fridge averaging 58 W, assuming 85% inverter efficiency. Older or larger fridges use more. Try your own numbers.
Can the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 run a microwave?
Yes. A typical 1,000 W microwave pulls about 1,500 W from the outlet, within its 3,600 W continuous output. A full battery gives about 2.3 hours of cooking.
How many amp-hours is the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000?
The Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 works out to about 333 Ah at 12 V, or 312 Ah at 12.8 V, the nominal voltage of a 12 V LiFePO4 battery. Both are our conversion of Goal Zero's 3,994 Wh rating: amp-hours = watt-hours ÷ volts. The battery inside may run at a different voltage, so an amp-hour figure in a manual or on a product listing can look very different for the same energy. For scale, a 12 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery holds 1,280 Wh, so this model holds about as much as 3.1 of them. How we convert amp-hours.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 take to charge?
Goal Zero's published charging claim: “0–80% in 2 hr; 0–100% in under 3 hr”. Max AC charging power is 1,800 W. With solar, it accepts up to 3,000 W. With 3,000 W of panels that's roughly 1.8 hours of good sun from empty.
Is the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 expandable?
Yes, up to 19,968 Wh with Goal Zero's extra batteries.
Does the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 work as a UPS?
Goal Zero lists a 15 ms switchover time, so it can keep devices like routers and computers running when the power drops. Check that your specific device tolerates the switch before relying on it for anything critical.