Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Allpowers vs Goal Zero
Allpowers
Higher score in this comparison
Goal Zero
What sets them apart
| Compare | AllpowersReviewVisitVisit | Goal ZeroReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $89Lower | $349.95 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 3,456 | 7,988Higher |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 3,500 | 4,000Higher |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000 | 3,000Higher |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 years | 5 years |
| Markets | US, CA, DE, GB, FR, IT, ES, ZA, JP, AU, PH, MX | US, AU, CA, IL, NZ, PR, ZA, SG |
Same on both: Highest continuous output (W) (3,600), UPS mode (Yes).
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Key differences
- Allpowers scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Allpowers: $89 vs $349.95.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Goal Zero: 7,988 vs 3,456.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at Goal Zero: 4,000 vs 3,500.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,000 vs 2,000.
- Support channels: only Goal Zero offers Phone.
- Products: only Goal Zero offers Home battery.
- Battery chemistry: only Goal Zero offers Nmc.
- Markets: only Allpowers offers DE, GB, FR.
- Markets: only Goal Zero offers IL, NZ, PR.
Our verdict on each
Allpowers
Allpowers sits at the cheap end of the portable power station market, with entry price of $89 and a top-of-range unit rated at 3,600 W. It suits buyers who want serious output and UPS mode on a budget, and suits you less if you plan fixed home storage or balcony solar.
Goal Zero
Goal Zero fits buyers who want power stations, solar generators, home batteries and solar panels from one maker, with support by email, phone and help centre and 5 years of cover. Prices start at $349.95, so the case rests on range and cover rather than a low entry price.
Score breakdown
| Area | Allpowers | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry price of $89 ranks 1 of 28, the strongest of the three tracked measures. | 8.9Entry at $349.95 ranks 15 of 27, so cost sits mid-field. |
| Offer | 8.6The top unit pairs 3,600 W with 3,456 Wh, UPS mode and 2 to 5 years of warranty. | 8.8HigherRange spans power station, solar generator and home battery and adds UPS mode, so one maker covers portable and fixed storage. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.45 years of cover from GOAL ZERO LLC, a named US entity with email, phone and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Allpowers | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 5 of 44 | 9 of 44 |
Sources behind this comparison
Allpowers
- iallpowers.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Goal Zero
- goalzero.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Allpowers | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Solar panel | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panelCovers more |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4, NmcCovers more |
| Legal entity | Guangzhou Allpowers Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | GOAL ZERO LLC |
| Headquarters | China | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2009 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Allpowers | Goal Zero | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $89lowest quarter | $349.95highest quarter | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 3,456lowest quarter | 7,988above the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600below the median | 3,600below the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 3,500lowest quarter | 4,000below the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000below the median | 3,000at the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearsat the median | 5 yearsat the median | 5 |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Allpowers
Pros
- Entry price of $89 puts Allpowers at 1 out of 28 on price from, the strongest position of the three measures tracked.
- The top unit pairs 3,600 W of output with 3,456 Wh of storage, and output ranks 12 out of 24.
- UPS mode is a yes on the largest unit, so a router, laptop or small appliance can stay live through a short outage.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or chat line named, so faults get handled in writing.
- Maximum capacity of 3,456 Wh places the brand 23 out of 28 on that measure, so longer outages are a stretch.
- Warranty runs 2 to 5 years, under the 10 years reached at the upper end of home battery and balcony solar brands.
Goal Zero
Pros
- Cover of 5 years ranks 9 of 19 and matches the 5 median for portable power stations.
- One catalogue for both uses: power station, solar generator and home battery means a portable unit and a home battery can come from the same maker.
- UPS mode is present, so 3,600 W of output can back up a home office rather than only a phone.
Cons
- Goal Zero's power station, solar generator and home battery does not include balcony solar, where ALLPOWERS covers it in power station, solar generator and home battery.
- Delivery runs to US, AU and CA only, so buyers elsewhere have a shorter list of markets to check.
- The 5 year warranty is short of 10 at the top of the home battery and balcony solar ranking.
Who each suits
Allpowers
Who it suits
- Budget buyers who want real output: entry price of $89 with 3,600 W available on the top unit.
- Households keeping a router, laptop or small appliance alive in a cut, since UPS mode is a yes.
- Shoppers inside the listed markets, since Allpowers sells into US, CA and DE.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers planning a fixed home battery or balcony solar, since EcoFlow lists power station, solar generator and home battery while the Allpowers range covers power station, solar generator and solar panel.
- Shoppers who want to phone an agent about a fault, because help runs on email and help centre.
- Buyers chasing the largest capacity on the shortlist: 3,456 Wh ranks 23 of 28.
Goal Zero
Who it suits
- People who want one maker for power station, solar generator and home battery instead of mixing a portable unit and a home system.
- Households that need a computer or router to survive an outage, since Goal Zero has UPS mode.
- Buyers in the United States, AU and CA who want phone support and a help centre, not email alone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Balcony solar shoppers: ALLPOWERS lists it in power station, solar generator and home battery, and Goal Zero's power station, solar generator and home battery stops short of that category.
- Anyone who wants only portable power and panels: Jackery's power station, solar generator and solar panel is the leaner list.
- Buyers who prefer a single-product maker: DATOUBOSS works from power station and home battery alone.
Current offers
Goal Zero
Current offer
Discount code
Welcome 10% off email and SMS subscriber discount: 10% off
Only valid for new customers subscribing to email and SMS communication; US customers only; not valid on Yeti Power Stations, Sherpa Power Banks or Open Box items; cannot be combined with other offers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Allpowers | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Allpowers
How much does an Allpowers portable power station cost?+
The range starts at $89, which places the brand 1 out of 28 on price from. That figure covers the portable power station line, and the largest unit sits at the top of it with the higher capacity and output numbers. Bigger units cost more than the entry price.
What can an Allpowers power station run?+
The top unit delivers 3,600 W from 3,456 Wh of storage and accepts solar input up to 2,000 W for recharging. UPS mode is a yes, so you can keep a router, laptop or small appliance running through a short outage instead of losing power outright.
Goal Zero
How much does a Goal Zero power station cost to start with?+
Goal Zero's range starts at $349.95. That figure sits mid-field, with the brand ranking 15 of 27 on starting price, so entering the range does not cost a premium. Prices then climb with capacity, and the largest unit stores 7,988 Wh.
Is there a subscription or renewal fee on top of the price?+
Goal Zero's catalogue covers power station, solar generator and home battery, and the price is for the unit itself, starting at $349.95. The only term stated alongside it is 5 years of cover. So plan the budget around the purchase first, then the warranty behind it, rather than around a recurring payment.