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AI-W5.1-B (4 modules) vs RW-F16 10 of 24 identical Swap Change batteries

Deye AI-W5.1-B (4 modules) vs Deye RW-F16

AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
18.4 kWh LFP LV
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VS
Deye RW-F16
RW-F16
14.4 kWh 90.0 % round-trip LFP LV
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The verdict

14 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is usable energy: 4.00 kWh apart. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter AI-W5.1-B (4 modules) RW-F16 Difference
Usable energy 18.40 kWh 14.40 kWh 4.00 kWh apart
Continuous discharge power 12.80 kW 8.19 kW 4.61 kW more power
Warranty 10 yrs 5 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max system capacity 30.7 kWh 460.8 kWh 430.1 kWh more room to expand
Nominal energy 20.48 kWh 16.00 kWh 4.48 kWh apart
Continuous charge power 12.80 kW 8.19 kW 4.61 kW faster charging
Peak discharge power 18.43 kW 15.36 kW 3.07 kW more surge
Weight 233.5 kg 122.0 kg 111.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 12.7 kg/kWh 8.5 kg/kWh 4.2 kg/kWh lighter
Warranted throughput 16.0 MWh 52.5 MWh 36.5 MWh more
Power per kWh 0.70 kW/kWh 0.57 kW/kWh 0.13 kW/kWh more power for its size
Ingress protection IP65 (after stacking) IP20 IP65 (after stacking) vs IP20
Operating voltage 43.2-57.6 V 44.8-57.6 V 43.2-57.6 V vs 44.8-57.6 V
Dimensions 1412x720x255 mm 830x480x235 mm 1412x720x255 mm vs 830x480x235 mm
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Price offers

4 shops we track
Shop AI-W5.1-B (4 modules) RW-F16 At this shop
Master Energy Poland - 8 523.90 zł incl. VAT Only RW-F16
Sklep Soltech Poland - 7 218.68 zł net Only RW-F16
www.nejpanely.cz Czechia - 57 000 Kč incl. VAT Only RW-F16
livre.pt Portugal - 2 107.99 € net Only RW-F16

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Full specification

Parameter AI-W5.1-B (4 modules) RW-F16 Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 18.40 kWh 14.40 kWh 4.00 kWh apart
Nominal energy 20.48 kWh 16.00 kWh 4.48 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % 90 % Same
Max system capacity 30.7 kWh 460.8 kWh +430.1 kWh for RW-F16
Modules per stack 1-6 - Not published by Deye
Power
Continuous discharge power 12.80 kW 8.19 kW +4.61 kW for AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
Continuous charge power 12.80 kW 8.19 kW +4.61 kW for AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
Peak discharge power 18.43 kW 15.36 kW +3.07 kW for AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
Power per kWh 0.70 kW/kWh 0.57 kW/kWh +0.13 kW/kWh for AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency - 90.0 % Not published by Deye
Cycle life 6000 cycles 6000 cycles Same
Cycle test depth 90 % 90 % Same
Capacity at end of life 70 % 70 % Same
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class Low voltage Low voltage Same
Nominal voltage 51 V 51 V Same
Operating voltage 43.2-57.6 V 44.8-57.6 V 43.2-57.6 V vs 44.8-57.6 V
Cell chemistry LFP LFP Same
Active cell balancing - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Thermal management - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Built-in inverter
Inverter None (battery only) None (battery only) Same
Inverter power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Grid connection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 233.5 kg 122.0 kg -111.5 kg for RW-F16
Weight per kWh 12.7 kg/kWh 8.5 kg/kWh -4.2 kg/kWh for RW-F16
Dimensions 1412x720x255 mm 830x480x235 mm 1412x720x255 mm vs 830x480x235 mm
Ingress protection IP65 (after stacking) IP20 IP65 (after stacking) vs IP20
Outdoor-rated - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Min operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 5 yrs +5 yrs for AI-W5.1-B (4 modules)
Warranted throughput 16.0 MWh 52.5 MWh +36.5 MWh for RW-F16
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.