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Yes, the Yeti 1500X can run a Television

This pairing clears the safety headroom. Required ~196W running and 196W surge; the Yeti 1500X is rated 2000W / 3500W.

Power Margin Analysis

2000W / 3500W Capacity
Running 1804W headroom
196W required
Surge 3304W headroom
196W required

Decision Gate Waterfall

Same decision gates as the engine: voltage, running, surge. Runtime is shown as operational context.

1

Voltage Gate

PASS

Device output type must match generator output.

120V required -> 120V available

2

Running Gate

PASS

Continuous draw with safety buffer applied.

196W required -> 2,000W available (1,804W headroom)

Required 196W required
Available 2,000W
3

Surge Gate

PASS

Startup peak with safety buffer applied.

196W required -> 3,500W available (3,304W headroom)

Required 196W required
Available 3,500W
4

Runtime Insight

INFO

Runtime context only. It does not change the electrical compatibility verdict.

Continuous estimate: 6.2h

Device profile reference: up to 4h per day.

Power bars show required versus available output for each gate.

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Decision Snapshot

Quick compatibility, required headroom, and model-specific context at a glance.

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2000W
Running Power
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1516Wh
Capacity
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~6.2h
Est. Runtime
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600W
Solar Input

Quick Compatibility Check

  1. 1 Running headroom: target 196W; generator provides 2000W.
  2. 2 Surge headroom: target 196W; generator provides 3500W.
  3. 3 Tip: leave headroom for startup spikes and warm conditions.

Model-Specific Results

6 of 6 models are SAFE or TIGHT. Most demanding model: Sony XR-77A80L (170W surge).

Model Running Surge Verdict Runtime Source
Samsung UN55AU8000B 150W 150W Safe ~7.1h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 150 W. **Surge:** 150 W. Requires 120V AC. No surge headroom needed since startup equals running draw.

Field note: Zero surge headroom simplifies power station sizing. Any unit rated for continuous 150 W output suffices provided voltage matches.

Can I run this TV on a 300 W power station?

Only if your power source can supply at least 150W continuous and 150W surge at 120V.

LG 55UP7000P 130W 130W Safe ~8.2h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 130 W. **Surge:** 130 W. **Voltage:** 120 V AC. No inrush current typical for LED panels. Power station must deliver stable 120 V AC with at least 130 W continuous capacity.

Field note: Verify power station AC outlet is rated for continuous 130 W or higher. Check voltage regulation under load before connecting the panel.

Will this TV drain my power station quickly?

Only if your power source can supply at least 130W continuous and 130W surge at 120V. It depends on your power station's battery capacity.

LG 55UA7000 113W 113W Safe ~9.4h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 113 W. **Surge:** 113 W. **Voltage:** 120 V AC. No inrush spike. Total capacity requirement depends on desired runtime and simultaneous devices.

Field note: Ensure power station inverter provides stable 120 V output and capacity exceeds 452 Wh for full daily runtime without recharge.

Will this TV drain my power station quickly?

Only if your power source can supply at least 113W continuous and 113W surge at 120V. It depends on your power station capacity. A 500 Wh unit provides roughly 4 hours runtime at this load, provided inverter efficiency losses are minimal.

Samsung QN77S90C 136W 136W Safe ~7.8h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 136 W. **Surge:** 136 W. **Voltage:** 120 V AC. This device shows no surge demand above running consumption, typical of modern power-supply designs with soft-start circuitry.

Field note: Ensure power station AC outlet provides stable 120 V output. Verify adequate continuous rating above 136 W to avoid thermal cutoff during extended sessions.

Can I run this TV on a 200 W power station?

Only if your power source can supply at least 136W continuous and 136W surge at 120V. Marginal headroom may trigger low-battery shutdown earlier than expected.

LG OLED77C3PUA 140W 140W Safe ~7.6h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 140 W. **Surge:** 140 W (no inrush spike). **Voltage:** 120 V AC required. Resistive load profile with zero surge margin indicates immediate full draw at startup.

Field note: Ensure power station has clean AC output rated for continuous 140 W minimum. Zero surge headroom means any voltage sag at startup risks shutdown.

Can I run this OLED TV from a portable power station?

Only if your power source can supply at least 140W continuous and 140W surge at 120V.

Sony XR-77A80L 170W 170W Safe ~6.2h OEM Manual
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Technical: **Running load:** 170 W. **Surge:** 170 W (no inrush). **Voltage:** 120 V AC required. Modern OLED panel with integrated power supply and backlight driver.

Field note: Ensure inverter capacity exceeds 170 W continuous. Verify 120 V output stability under sustained load.

Can I run this TV on a 300 W power station?

Only if your power source can supply at least 170W continuous and 170W surge at 120V.

How This Pairing Performs Across Our Database

This unit ranks #18 of 33 compatible generators for this device by buffered margin (Overkill class).

How Television Performs Across 33 Tested Generators

33 of 33 generators are SAFE+TIGHT for Television.

33 Safe+Tight
Safe 33 (100%)

Power Comparison: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X vs Top Alternatives for Television

Fit class uses buffered needs (running and surge) for this device.

Specs & Surge Analysis

True Surgeโ„ข Analysis

Safety Buffer: +15%
Running Power Usage 10% Utilization
196W required 2000W Capacity
1804W headroom
Surge/Startup Peak 6% Utilization
196W required 3500W Capacity
3304W headroom
Voltage Match 120V โ†” 120V โœ“

Extend Runtime with Solar

Keep your Television running with solar โ€ข MPPT: 14โ€“ 50V โ€ข Max: 600W

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Goal Zero

200W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
+0.8h per sun hour
Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
Full in ~10.8h

Adapter required: Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.

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EcoFlow

400W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
Runs Indefinitely
MC4 -> Anderson
Full in ~5.4h

Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.

EcoFlow undefined Smart Value

EcoFlow

220W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
+0.9h per sun hour
MC4 -> Anderson
Full in ~9.8h

Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.

Technical Analysis

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Technical Breakdown

Running load: 170 W. Surge: 170 W (no inrush spike, resistive load). Voltage: 120V AC required. Straightforward draw profile with constant current demand during operation.

Expected Behavior

Estimated runtime: ~6.2h. Usage hours/day: 4. Daily energy estimate: 680 Wh. Stable power draw with no cycling or transient peaks typical of modern OLED panels.

Field Note

Ensure at least 200 W continuous output headroom on the power station to prevent nuisance shutdowns during sustained viewing sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X power a Television?

Yes. The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X provides 2000W running / 3500W surge. The Television needs 196W / 196W (including 15% buffer). That leaves 1804W of running headroom and 3304W of surge margin.

How long will the Yeti 1500X run a Television?

Approximately 6.2 hours, based on the Television's 170W draw and the Yeti 1500X's 1516Wh capacity (70% usable after real-world losses).

What Else Can You Run?

With 970W allocated to the Television, the Yeti 1500X still has ~460W of margin. These devices could run simultaneously:

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55' LED TV
80W
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LED Lamp
10W
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Space Heater (Eco)
750W
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Box Fan (Medium)
60W
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CPAP (No Humidifier)
40W
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24' Monitor
30W

Power Tip: To get the most out of your Yeti 1500X, keep it in a well-ventilated area. Extreme temperatures can slightly reduce the efficiency of the LFP/NMC cells.

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Technical Sourcing & Verification
ID: goal-zero-yeti-1500x-television
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Engineering Est. Safety Factor Applied

Derived from variant list (max of variants). Merged from: tv-55-led, tv-75-oled.

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OEM Verified

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X User Guide (147-100A)

Methodology informed by US Department of Energy (DOE) & EIA references where applicable. Our methodology โ†’

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