Bluetti AC180 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
Bluetti AC180 costs $2200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 207% more energy (3533Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 3300W more surge headroom (6000W vs 2700W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC180 is 35.7 lb lighter (37.4 lb vs 73.1 lb).
- Bluetti AC180 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti AC180
A solid mid-size unit that competes on price rather than any standout spec. 1152Wh is a useful step above the 1kWh crowd.
Best for: Buyers who catch it on sale and want slightly more than 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 37.4 lb is heavy for its capacity
- 2700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
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 | Bluetti AC180 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 1152 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 2700 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.4 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC180 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 16.3 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 31.1 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 12.2 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 24.5 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |