Bluetti AC2A 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 AC2A costs $2800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 1632% more energy (3533Wh vs 204Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 5400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC2A is 65.2 lb lighter (7.9 lb vs 73.1 lb).
Bluetti AC2A
One of the cheapest LiFePO4 stations on the market. 204Wh is tiny, but a 200W solar input that outpaces the capacity makes it a surprisingly capable little off-grid trickle unit.
Best for: Ultralight campers who recharge from a panel daily.
Where it falls short:
- 204Wh is genuinely small
- 300W output is device-only
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 AC2A | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 204 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 7.9 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC2A | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 5.5 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 4.3 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |