Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Enphase vs Goal Zero
Enphase
Goal Zero
Higher score in this comparison
Enphase vs Goal Zero: the differences
| Compare | EnphaseReviewVisitVisit | Goal ZeroReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 1,532 | 7,988Higher |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 1,500 | 3,600Higher |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 2,500 | 4,000Higher |
| Highest solar input (W) | 400 | 3,000Higher |
| Markets | US | US, AU, CA, IL, NZ, PR, ZA, SGCovers more |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $349.95 |
Same on both: UPS mode (Yes), Warranty (5 years).
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Key differences
- Goal Zero scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Goal Zero: 7,988 vs 1,532.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,600 vs 1,500.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at Goal Zero: 4,000 vs 2,500.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,000 vs 400.
- Support channels: only Enphase offers Community.
- Support channels: only Goal Zero offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Enphase: 2006 vs 2009.
- Products: only Goal Zero offers Solar generator.
- Battery chemistry: only Goal Zero offers Nmc.
Our verdict on each
Enphase
Enphase suits US households that already have solar or plan it and want backup storage, panels and a home battery from the same maker. It earns its place on build choices rather than scale: cells are lithium iron phosphate (lifepo4), and buyers wanting whole-home capacity will look elsewhere.
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 | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.9Entry at $349.95 ranks 15 of 27, so cost sits mid-field. |
| Offer | 8.4Warranty of 5 years and 2,500 rated cycles, plus uninterruptible mode, carry the offer score. | 8.8HigherRange spans power station, solar generator and home battery and adds UPS mode, so one maker covers portable and fixed storage. |
| Trust | 9.6HigherFounded in 2006 and based in US, with support on phone, help centre and community. | 9.45 years of cover from GOAL ZERO LLC, a named US entity with email, phone and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 11 of 44 | 9 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 15 of 57 | 12 of 57 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 1,532 | 7,988 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 1,500 | 3,600 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 400 | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Home battery, Solar panel | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panelCovers more |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4, NmcCovers more |
| Legal entity | Enphase Energy, Inc. | GOAL ZERO LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2006Lower | 2009 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Enphase | Goal Zero | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $349.95highest quarter | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 1,532lowest quarter | 7,988above the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 1,500lowest quarter | 3,600below the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 2,500lowest quarter | 4,000below the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 400lowest quarter | 3,000at the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 yearsat the median | 5 yearsat the median | 5 years |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Enphase
Pros
- Cells are lithium iron phosphate (lifepo4), the chemistry behind 96% of the brands on our data.
- The range covers power station, home battery and solar panel, so a panel, a portable power station and a home battery can come from a single maker and a single support desk.
- Solar input of 400 W lets the pack refill from an array rather than only from a wall socket.
Cons
- Maximum capacity is 1,532 Wh, which puts Enphase at 28 out of 28 brands on our capacity table, so storage for a long evening is limited.
- Peak output of 1,500 W ranks 22 out of 24 brands, below the category median of 4,000, so heavy loads cannot run together.
- The portable range is listed for US only, so buyers in any other market have to look at another maker.
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
Enphase
Who it suits
- US households with rooftop or balcony solar who want storage and a home battery from the same maker.
- People who need a router, monitor and laptop to survive an outage, since uninterruptible power supply mode is available.
- Buyers who put cell longevity and cover length above having the largest pack available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a solar generator or balcony solar, because ALLPOWERS covers power station, solar generator and home battery and Enphase does not.
- Anyone shopping outside US, the only market listed for this range.
- Households that want a portable power station and panels with no home battery, since Jackery covers power station, solar generator and solar panel and stops there.
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 | Enphase | Goal Zero |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Enphase
How long is the warranty on the Enphase portable range?+
Cover runs 5 years on the portable energy range, a long term next to most of the field in our warranty table. Enphase ranks 9 out of 19 brands on warranty length, so the term is longer than a good share of the field, though it is not the longest listed.
How much power does the pack put out?+
Peak output is 1,500 W, enough for a fridge-freezer, a router and lighting together, not for heating or cooking loads. On our data that output ranks 22 out of 24 brands, so treat the unit as a short outage supply rather than a whole-home system.
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.