Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Goal Zero vs Growatt
Goal Zero
Higher score in this comparison
Growatt
What sets them apart
| Compare | Goal ZeroReviewVisitVisit | GrowattReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349.95Lower | $799 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,988Higher | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600 | 7,200Higher |
| Highest solar input (W) | 3,000Higher | 2,000 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 to 10 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, AU, CA, IL, NZ, PR, ZA, SG | AU, BR, CN, DE, DK, ES, FR, JP, KR, NL, PL, SE, US, VN |
Same on both: Cycle life (cycles) (4,000), UPS mode (Yes).
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Key differences
- Goal Zero scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Goal Zero: $349.95 vs $799.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Goal Zero: 7,988 vs 7,200.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Growatt: 7,200 vs 3,600.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Goal Zero: 3,000 vs 2,000.
- Warranty is higher at Growatt: 5 to 10 years vs 5 years.
- Support channels: only Growatt offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Goal Zero: 2009 vs 2011.
- Products: only Growatt offers Balcony solar.
- Battery chemistry: only Goal Zero offers Nmc.
Our verdict on each
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.
Growatt
Growatt suits readers who want a single maker to cover portable stations, home batteries and balcony solar rather than a portable-only range. Output of 7,200 W puts it among the strongest units here, and cells rated to 4,000 cycles suit longer ownership, while the entry price of $799 is high.
Score breakdown
| Area | Goal Zero | Growatt |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry at $349.95 ranks 15 of 27, so cost sits mid-field. | 8.5Entry price of $799 ranks 21 of 27, above ALLPOWERS at €89. |
| Offer | 8.8Range spans power station, solar generator and home battery and adds UPS mode, so one maker covers portable and fixed storage. | 9.0HigherProduct types cover power station, solar generator and home battery, spanning portable and fixed storage with 2,000 W of solar input. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher5 years of cover from GOAL ZERO LLC, a named US entity with email, phone and help centre. | 9.2Founded in 2011 and headquartered in CN, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Goal Zero | Growatt |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 9 of 44 | 12 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 12 of 57 | 16 of 57 |
What we checked
Goal Zero
- goalzero.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Growatt
- growattportable.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- en.growatt.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Goal Zero | Growatt |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panel | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Balcony solar, Solar panelCovers more |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4, NmcCovers more | Lifepo4 |
| Legal entity | GOAL ZERO LLC | Hong Kong Dingsheng Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2009Lower | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Goal Zero | Growatt | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349.95highest quarter | $799highest quarter | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,988above the median | 7,200at the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600below the median | 7,200above the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 4,000below the median | 4,000below the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 3,000at the median | 2,000below the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 yearsat the median | 5 to 10 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Growatt
Pros
- Output of 7,200 W ranks 6 of 24, close to the strongest units in this group.
- Product types run to power station, solar generator and home battery, giving portable and fixed storage from one maker where DATOUBOSS lists power station and home battery.
- Batteries are lifepo4 with a stated cycle life of 4,000 cycles, and solar input reaches 2,000 W on the Helios model.
Cons
- Entry price of $799 places Growatt at 21 of 27, far above ALLPOWERS at €89.
- Capacity of 7,200 Wh sits above the portable median of 5,222.4, yet the ranking on that measure is 16 of 28.
- Support is listed as email, phone and help centre, so live chat is not among the routes offered.
Who each suits
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.
Growatt
Who it suits
- Households wanting portable power, a fixed home battery and balcony solar from one maker, a wider catalogue than DATOUBOSS at power station and home battery.
- Buyers who put power delivery ahead of stored energy, since 7,200 W of output ranks 6 of 24.
- People in the markets listed as AU, BR and CN who want long cover at 5 to 10 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, since ALLPOWERS lists an entry price of €89 against Growatt's $799.
- Shoppers who need the very largest units on the market, because the capacity ceiling here is 7,200 Wh.
- Anyone after a portable and panel catalogue with no home storage, which is what Jackery's power station, solar generator and solar panel covers.
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 | Goal Zero | Growatt |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Growatt
How much does a Growatt power station cost?+
Growatt's portable range starts at $799. Larger units in the same family carry 7,200 Wh of capacity and 7,200 W of output, which is where the extra money goes. Buyers on a smaller budget should weigh that starting price against ALLPOWERS at €89.
How long do Growatt batteries last?+
Cells are lifepo4 chemistry with a stated cycle life of 4,000 cycles. That chemistry is the one most brands in this group use, so longevity here sits in line with the category rather than ahead of it. Warranty cover runs 5 to 10 years on top of the cell rating.