Bluetti EB3A 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 EB3A costs $2760 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 1218% more energy (3533Wh vs 268Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 4800W more surge headroom (6000W vs 1200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti EB3A is 63.0 lb lighter (10.1 lb vs 73.1 lb).
- Mango Power E is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 2,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti EB3A
The budget veteran. 268Wh at $239 with a 30-minute recharge — still one of the fastest-charging small units you can buy.
Best for: Budget campers who value fast top-ups between trips.
Where it falls short:
- 2500 cycles is the lowest here
- 268Wh empties fast under real load
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 EB3A | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 268 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 1200 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 2,500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 10.1 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 30 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti EB3A | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 3.8 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 7.2 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 2.8 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 5.7 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |