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RW-F16 vs AI-W5.1-B (3 modules) 10 of 24 identical Swap Change batteries

Deye RW-F16 vs Deye AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)

Deye RW-F16
RW-F16
14.4 kWh 90.0 % round-trip LFP LV
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AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)
13.8 kWh LFP LV
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The verdict

AI-W5.1-B (3 modules) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is usable energy: 0.60 kWh apart. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
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 RW-F16 AI-W5.1-B (3 modules) Difference
Usable energy 14.40 kWh 13.80 kWh 0.60 kWh apart
Continuous discharge power 8.19 kW 12.80 kW 4.61 kW more power
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max system capacity 460.8 kWh 30.7 kWh 430.1 kWh more room to expand
Nominal energy 16.00 kWh 15.36 kWh 0.64 kWh apart
Continuous charge power 8.19 kW 12.80 kW 4.61 kW faster charging
Peak discharge power 15.36 kW 18.43 kW 3.07 kW more surge
Power per kWh 0.57 kW/kWh 0.93 kW/kWh 0.36 kW/kWh more power for its size
Weight 122.0 kg 180.5 kg 58.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 8.5 kg/kWh 13.1 kg/kWh 4.6 kg/kWh lighter
Warranted throughput 52.5 MWh 16.0 MWh 36.5 MWh more
Ingress protection IP20 IP65 (after stacking) IP20 vs IP65 (after stacking)
Operating voltage 44.8-57.6 V 43.2-57.6 V 44.8-57.6 V vs 43.2-57.6 V
Dimensions 830x480x235 mm 1131x720x255 mm 830x480x235 mm vs 1131x720x255 mm
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Price offers

4 shops we track
Shop RW-F16 AI-W5.1-B (3 modules) 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 RW-F16 AI-W5.1-B (3 modules) Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 14.40 kWh 13.80 kWh 0.60 kWh apart
Nominal energy 16.00 kWh 15.36 kWh 0.64 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % 90 % Same
Max system capacity 460.8 kWh 30.7 kWh +430.1 kWh for RW-F16
Modules per stack - 1-6 Not published by Deye
Power
Continuous discharge power 8.19 kW 12.80 kW +4.61 kW for AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)
Continuous charge power 8.19 kW 12.80 kW +4.61 kW for AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)
Peak discharge power 15.36 kW 18.43 kW +3.07 kW for AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)
Power per kWh 0.57 kW/kWh 0.93 kW/kWh +0.36 kW/kWh for AI-W5.1-B (3 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 44.8-57.6 V 43.2-57.6 V 44.8-57.6 V vs 43.2-57.6 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 122.0 kg 180.5 kg -58.5 kg for RW-F16
Weight per kWh 8.5 kg/kWh 13.1 kg/kWh -4.6 kg/kWh for RW-F16
Dimensions 830x480x235 mm 1131x720x255 mm 830x480x235 mm vs 1131x720x255 mm
Ingress protection IP20 IP65 (after stacking) IP20 vs IP65 (after stacking)
Outdoor-rated - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Min operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs +5 yrs for AI-W5.1-B (3 modules)
Warranted throughput 52.5 MWh 16.0 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.