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ECS2900-H6 vs GB-L16 8 of 18 identical Swap Change batteries

FoxESS ECS2900-H6 vs Deye GB-L16

FoxESS ECS2900-H6
ECS2900-H6
15.55 kWh 95.0 % round-trip LFP HV
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VS
Deye GB-L16
GB-L16
14.72 kWh LFP HV
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The verdict

GB-L16 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is usable energy: 0.83 kWh apart. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
8 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter ECS2900-H6 GB-L16 Difference
Usable energy 15.55 kWh 14.72 kWh 0.83 kWh apart
Max system capacity 20.2 kWh 24.5 kWh 4.4 kWh more room to expand
Nominal energy 17.28 kWh 16.36 kWh 0.92 kWh apart
Nominal voltage 346 V 410 V 64 V apart
Weight 196.3 kg 175.0 kg 21.3 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 12.6 kg/kWh 11.9 kg/kWh 0.7 kg/kWh lighter
Max operating temperature 55 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Modules per stack 2-7 2-6 2-7 vs 2-6
Operating voltage 291.6-394.2 V 166.4-700 V 291.6-394.2 V vs 166.4-700 V
Dimensions 830x570x380 mm 1090x540x385 mm 830x570x380 mm vs 1090x540x385 mm

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Full specification

Parameter ECS2900-H6 GB-L16 Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 15.55 kWh 14.72 kWh 0.83 kWh apart
Nominal energy 17.28 kWh 16.36 kWh 0.92 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % 90 % Same
Max system capacity 20.2 kWh 24.5 kWh +4.4 kWh for GB-L16
Modules per stack 2-7 2-6 2-7 vs 2-6
Power
Continuous discharge power - 16.38 kW Not published by FoxESS
Continuous charge power - 16.38 kW Not published by FoxESS
Peak discharge power - 20.48 kW Not published by FoxESS
Power per kWh - 1.11 kW/kWh Not published by FoxESS
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency 95.0 % - Not published by Deye
Cycle life 6000 cycles 6000 cycles Same
Cycle test depth 90 % - Not published by Deye
Capacity at end of life - 70 % Not published by FoxESS
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class High voltage High voltage Same
Nominal voltage 346 V 410 V 64 V apart
Operating voltage 291.6-394.2 V 166.4-700 V 291.6-394.2 V vs 166.4-700 V
Cell chemistry LFP LFP Same
Active cell balancing - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Thermal management - Yes Not published by FoxESS
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 196.3 kg 175.0 kg -21.3 kg for GB-L16
Weight per kWh 12.6 kg/kWh 11.9 kg/kWh -0.7 kg/kWh for GB-L16
Dimensions 830x570x380 mm 1090x540x385 mm 830x570x380 mm vs 1090x540x385 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Outdoor-rated Yes Yes Same
Min operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 60 °C +5 °C for GB-L16
Warranty
Warranty - 10 yrs Not published by FoxESS
Warranted throughput - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.