Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Goal Zero vs Oupes
Goal Zero
Oupes
Higher score in this comparison
Goal Zero vs Oupes: the differences
| Compare | Goal ZeroReviewVisitVisit | OupesReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349.95 | $199Lower |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,988 | 9,216Higher |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600 | 6,000Higher |
| Highest solar input (W) | 3,000 | 3,600Higher |
| Markets | US, AU, CA, IL, NZ, PR, ZA, SG | US, CA, GB, DE |
Same on both: Cycle life (cycles) (4,000), UPS mode (Yes), Warranty (5 years).
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Key differences
- Oupes scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Oupes: $199 vs $349.95.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Oupes: 9,216 vs 7,988.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Oupes: 6,000 vs 3,600.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Oupes: 3,600 vs 3,000.
- Support channels: only Oupes offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Goal Zero: 2009 vs 2019.
- Battery chemistry: only Goal Zero offers Nmc.
- Markets: only Goal Zero offers AU, IL, NZ.
- Markets: only Oupes offers GB, DE.
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.
Oupes
Oupes suits buyers who want portable power and home batteries from the same maker, with entry prices at $199 and a range reaching 9,216 Wh at 6,000 W of output.
Score breakdown
| Area | Goal Zero | Oupes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at $349.95 ranks 15 of 27, so cost sits mid-field. | 9.3HigherEntry at $199 with a 5 years warranty included, though spend rises quickly toward the 9,216 Wh end of the range. |
| Offer | 8.8Range spans power station, solar generator and home battery and adds UPS mode, so one maker covers portable and fixed storage. | 9.1HigherA wide mix: power station, solar generator and home battery, lifepo4 cells rated to 4,000 cycles and 3,600 W of solar input. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher5 years of cover from GOAL ZERO LLC, a named US entity with email, phone and help centre. | 8.65 years of cover, support on email, chat and phone and a maker trading since 2019 give the trust case some weight. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Goal Zero | Oupes |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 9 of 44 | 35 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 12 of 57 | 45 of 57 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Goal Zero | Oupes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349.95 | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,988 | 9,216 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600 | 6,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 3,000 | 3,600 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Which one suits you
Pick Goal Zero if trust matter most.
Pick Oupes if cost, offer, price from, largest battery capacity (wh), and highest continuous output (w) matter most.
What we checked
Goal Zero
- goalzero.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Oupes
- oupes.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Goal Zero | Oupes |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panel | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panel |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4, NmcCovers more | Lifepo4 |
| Legal entity | GOAL ZERO LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2009Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Goal Zero | Oupes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349.95highest quarter | $199at the median | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,988above the median | 9,216above the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,600below the median | 6,000above 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 | 3,600above the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 yearsat the median | 5 yearsat 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.
Oupes
Pros
- Capacity of 9,216 Wh and output of 6,000 W sit in the same unit, covering a portable station and a home battery from the same range.
- A 5 years warranty ranks 9 of 19 compared brands, so cover sits towards the stronger end of that list.
- The catalogue spans power station, solar generator and home battery, adding home batteries where Jackery lists power station, solar generator and solar panel.
Cons
- Capacity ranks 13 of 28 compared brands, so buyers chasing the largest storage in the field look past this range.
- Entry price ranks 10 of 27, so the $199 starting point for Oupes is not the lowest in the field.
- Coverage is limited to US, CA and GB, so buyers elsewhere face delivery and support questions before ordering.
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.
Oupes
Who it suits
- Buyers who want portable stations, home batteries and panels from the same maker rather than assembling a system across brands.
- Readers who weigh phone and chat support alongside warranty length, since support runs on email, chat and phone and cover runs 5 years.
- Households in the United States, CA and GB that want storage up to 9,216 Wh under a 5 years warranty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Balcony solar shoppers, since ALLPOWERS lists balcony solar in power station, solar generator and home battery and the Oupes range does not reach that category.
- Buyers who want a short catalogue, as DATOUBOSS covers comparable ground with power station and home battery.
- Shoppers outside US, CA and GB, where Oupes lists no further markets for delivery and support.
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 | Oupes |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Oupes
What does it cost to get into Oupes hardware?+
Oupes hardware starts at $199, the entry figure for the range rather than a subscription fee. Ranked against the brands compared here, that price places 10 of 27, near the middle of the field. Buyers weighing cost should read the rank beside the figure, since a low entry price says little about what the larger home batteries cost.
How long is the Oupes warranty?+
Oupes carries a 5 years warranty across its storage products. Among the brands compared on this measure, that places 9 of 19, towards the stronger end of the list. Longer cover matters most for buyers taking a home battery rather than a station used at weekends, because the cell sits through the seasons either way.
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