Mango Power E vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $2000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 142% more energy (3533Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 2400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 36.3 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 73.1 lb).
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
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Mango Power E | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3533 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 6000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 73.1 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 660 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Mango Power E | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 50.1 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 95.3 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 37.5 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 75.1 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.8 hrs | 1.6 hrs |