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HS12.5 vs Force H1 (5 modules) 2 of 9 identical Swap Change batteries

FoxESS HS12.5 vs Pylontech Force H1 (5 modules)

HS12.5
11.91 kWh LFP HV
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VS
Force H1 (5 modules)
11.19 kWh HV
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The verdict

HS12.5 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is usable energy: 0.72 kWh apart. 2 of 9 comparable parameters are identical, with 24 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
2 of 9 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 9 parameters
Parameter HS12.5 Force H1 (5 modules) Difference
Usable energy 11.91 kWh 11.19 kWh 0.72 kWh apart
Nominal voltage 256 V 240 V 16 V apart
Min operating temperature -10 °C 0 °C 10 °C more cold tolerant
Nominal energy 12.28 kWh 12.43 kWh 0.15 kWh apart
Max operating temperature 55 °C 50 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Ingress protection IP21 IP55 IP21 vs IP55
Modules per stack 2-8 2-7 2-8 vs 2-7

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Full specification

Parameter HS12.5 Force H1 (5 modules) Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 11.91 kWh 11.19 kWh 0.72 kWh apart
Nominal energy 12.28 kWh 12.43 kWh 0.15 kWh apart
Depth of discharge - 90 % Not published by FoxESS
Max system capacity 19.6 kWh - Not published by Pylontech
Modules per stack 2-8 2-7 2-8 vs 2-7
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle life 6000 cycles - Not published by Pylontech
Cycle test depth 80 % - Not published by Pylontech
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 256 V 240 V 16 V apart
Operating voltage 216-292 V - Not published by Pylontech
Cell chemistry LFP - Not published by Pylontech
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 - 259.0 kg Not published by FoxESS
Weight per kWh - 23.1 kg/kWh Not published by FoxESS
Dimensions - 1380x600x380 mm Not published by FoxESS
Ingress protection IP21 IP55 IP21 vs IP55
Outdoor-rated - Yes Not published by FoxESS
Min operating temperature -10 °C 0 °C -10 °C for HS12.5
Max operating temperature 55 °C 50 °C +5 °C for HS12.5
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs - Not published by Pylontech
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.