Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Deye vs Goal Zero
Deye
Goal Zero
Higher score in this comparison
Where Deye and Goal Zero differ
| Compare | DeyeReviewVisitVisit | Goal ZeroReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €600 | $349.95 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 10,000Higher | 7,988 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 1,100 | 3,600Higher |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 6,000Higher | 4,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,200 | 3,000Higher |
| Warranty | 10 yearsHigher | 5 years |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, AU, NZ | US, AU, CA, IL, NZ, PR, ZA, SG |
Same on both: UPS mode (Yes).
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Key differences
- Goal Zero scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Deye: 10,000 vs 7,988.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,600 vs 1,100.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at Deye: 6,000 vs 4,000.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,000 vs 2,200.
- Warranty is higher at Deye: 10 years vs 5 years.
- Support channels: only Deye offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Goal Zero offers Phone, Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Deye: 2000 vs 2009.
- Deye is available in 27 more countries.
Our verdict on each
Deye
Deye suits buyers who want balcony solar and a home battery from the same maker, and its 10 year warranty outlasts the group median of 5 years. The trade-off sits at the output end, where 1,100 W of peak power keeps it aimed at small flats rather than whole-house loads.
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 | Deye | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price of €600 sits above the ranking median of €262.21, matching a rank of 19. | 8.9HigherEntry at $349.95 ranks 15 of 27, so cost sits mid-field. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherBalcony solar and home battery in one store, 10,000 Wh of storage, 1,100 W of output, solar input of 2,200 W and UPS mode. | 8.8Range spans power station, solar generator and home battery and adds UPS mode, so one maker covers portable and fixed storage. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherA named legal entity in CN, founded in 2000, with support on email and chat. | 9.45 years of cover from GOAL ZERO LLC, a named US entity with email, phone and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | Deye | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 13 of 57 | 12 of 57 |
Where these facts come from
Deye
- deyestore.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Goal Zero
- goalzero.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Deye | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Balcony solar, Home battery | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panel |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4, NmcCovers more |
| Legal entity | Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd. | GOAL ZERO LLC |
| Headquarters | China | United States |
| Founded | 2000Lower | 2009 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Deye | Goal Zero | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 10,000above the median | 7,988above the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 1,100lowest quarter | 3,600below the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 6,000at the median | 4,000below the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,200below the median | 3,000at the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 10 yearsabove the median | 5 yearsat the median | 5 years |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Deye
Pros
- Warranty of 10 years, which places Deye at 1 of 19 brands and above the group median of 5 years.
- Balcony solar and home battery from the same maker, where WattCycle LiFePO4 covers home battery on its own.
- UPS mode on the balcony unit, so a small load can run through an outage instead of only storing daytime solar.
Cons
- Output of 1,100 W puts Deye at 24 of 24 brands, so it will not carry heavy loads.
- Entry price of €600 is above the ranking median of €262.21 and ranks 19 of 27 brands on price.
- Support runs on email and chat, and phone is the route 66.7% of the brands in this group keep open.
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
Deye
Who it suits
- Buyers who want balcony solar and a home battery from the same maker, rather than the portable power station route power station and home battery opens up at DATOUBOSS.
- Households that plan around service life rather than peak power, given 10 years of cover against a group median of 5 years, with support handled on email and chat.
- Buyers who want a balcony system under one long warranty and are not shopping for the panel-inclusive range power station, solar generator and home battery covers at ALLPOWERS.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who only want a home battery with no balcony kit, since WattCycle LiFePO4 lists home battery on its own and suits a pure storage brief.
- Shoppers wanting a portable power station in the same basket, since DATOUBOSS lists power station and home battery and Deye's balcony solar and home battery leaves out a power station.
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 | Deye | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Deye
What does a Deye balcony system cost?+
Deye's energy storage range starts at €600. That figure covers the hardware, so the 10 year warranty is what sets the value horizon rather than any contract term. Against the field, the entry price ranks 19 of 27 brands and sits above the ranking median of €262.21, so expect to pay more than the typical starting figure here.
How much storage can a Deye system hold?+
The largest unit in the range holds 10,000 Wh of energy. That places Deye at 12 of 28 brands on storage size, comfortably above the group median of 7,994, though a long way short of the biggest cabinets at 94,500.
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.