Anker 555 PowerHouse vs Mango Power E
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Anker 555 PowerHouse costs $2300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 245% more energy (3533Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 4500W more surge headroom (6000W vs 1500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 555 PowerHouse is 43.2 lb lighter (29.9 lb vs 73.1 lb).
Anker 555 PowerHouse
A 1kWh unit whose 1,000W output and slow charging show its age — the newer, cheaper Anker C1000 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Only worth it steeply discounted against the C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 1,500W surge is low
- 200W solar input and a slow 138-minute recharge
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Anker 555 PowerHouse | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 1500 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 29.9 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 18m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker 555 PowerHouse | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |