DJI Power 500 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
DJI Power 500 costs $2640 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 590% more energy (3533Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 4000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 56.8 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 73.1 lb).
- DJI Power 500 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
DJI Power 500
The smaller DJI unit: 512Wh and 1,000W make it a capable weekend companion, with fast charging and low noise as the standouts.
Best for: Weekend campers and creators who want a light, fast-charging half-kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- 512Wh is a single-day capacity
- No expansion
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 | DJI Power 500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 2000 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.3 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 500 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7.3 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.8 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 5.4 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.9 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |