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EP5 vs HS5 6 of 14 identical Swap Change batteries

FoxESS EP5 vs FoxESS HS5

FoxESS EP5
EP5
4.66 kWh 95.0 % round-trip LFP HV
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HS5
4.76 kWh LFP HV
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The verdict

HS5 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is cycle life: 2000 cycles more. 6 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
6 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 14 parameters
Parameter EP5 HS5 Difference
Cycle life 4000 cycles 6000 cycles 2000 cycles more
Usable energy 4.66 kWh 4.76 kWh 0.10 kWh apart
Nominal energy 5.18 kWh 4.91 kWh 0.27 kWh apart
Nominal voltage 192 V 102 V 90 V apart
Max system capacity 18.6 kWh 19.6 kWh 1.0 kWh more room to expand
Cycle test depth 90 % 80 % 10 pp apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP21 IP65 vs IP21
Operating voltage 174-219 V 86.4-116.8 V 174-219 V vs 86.4-116.8 V

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Full specification

Parameter EP5 HS5 Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 4.66 kWh 4.76 kWh 0.10 kWh apart
Nominal energy 5.18 kWh 4.91 kWh 0.27 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % - Not published by FoxESS
Max system capacity 18.6 kWh 19.6 kWh +1.0 kWh for HS5
Modules per stack - 2-8 Not published by FoxESS
Power
Continuous discharge power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Continuous charge power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Peak discharge power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Power per kWh - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency 95.0 % - Not published by FoxESS
Cycle life 4000 cycles 6000 cycles +2000 cycles for HS5
Cycle test depth 90 % 80 % 10 pp apart
Capacity at end of life - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class High voltage High voltage Same
Nominal voltage 192 V 102 V 90 V apart
Operating voltage 174-219 V 86.4-116.8 V 174-219 V vs 86.4-116.8 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 50.5 kg - Not published by FoxESS
Weight per kWh 10.8 kg/kWh - Not published by FoxESS
Dimensions 625x380x147 mm - Not published by FoxESS
Ingress protection IP65 IP21 IP65 vs IP21
Outdoor-rated Yes - Not published by FoxESS
Min operating temperature -10 °C -10 °C Same
Max operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 10 yrs Same
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.