Anker SOLIX C1000 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 SOLIX C1000 costs $2000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 235% more energy (3533Wh vs 1056Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 3600W more surge headroom (6000W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 is 44.7 lb lighter (28.44 lb vs 73.1 lb).
Anker SOLIX C1000
The default recommendation for most people. It clears the 1kWh bar, recharges in under an hour, and undercuts almost everything with comparable specs.
Best for: First-time buyers who want one unit for camping and short outages without overpaying.
Where it falls short:
- 2400W surge won't start a sump pump or well pump
- Only 1056Wh — a fridge-plus-devices outage tops out around a day
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 SOLIX C1000 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 1056 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.44 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.0 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.5 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.2 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.4 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |