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GB-L12 vs Force H1 (5 modules) 4 of 14 identical Swap Change batteries

Deye GB-L12 vs Pylontech Force H1 (5 modules)

Deye GB-L12
GB-L12
11.04 kWh LFP HV
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VS
Force H1 (5 modules)
11.19 kWh HV
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The verdict

GB-L12 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is usable energy: 0.15 kWh apart. 4 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
4 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 14 parameters
Parameter GB-L12 Force H1 (5 modules) Difference
Usable energy 11.04 kWh 11.19 kWh 0.15 kWh apart
Nominal voltage 307 V 240 V 67 V apart
Weight 136.0 kg 259.0 kg 123.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWh 12.3 kg/kWh 23.1 kg/kWh 10.8 kg/kWh lighter
Min operating temperature -20 °C 0 °C 20 °C more cold tolerant
Nominal energy 12.27 kWh 12.43 kWh 0.16 kWh apart
Max operating temperature 60 °C 50 °C 10 °C more heat tolerant
Ingress protection IP65 IP55 IP65 vs IP55
Modules per stack 2-6 2-7 2-6 vs 2-7
Dimensions 870x540x385 mm 1380x600x380 mm 870x540x385 mm vs 1380x600x380 mm

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Full specification

Parameter GB-L12 Force H1 (5 modules) Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 11.04 kWh 11.19 kWh 0.15 kWh apart
Nominal energy 12.27 kWh 12.43 kWh 0.16 kWh apart
Depth of discharge 90 % 90 % Same
Max system capacity 24.5 kWh - Not published by Pylontech
Modules per stack 2-6 2-7 2-6 vs 2-7
Power
Continuous discharge power 12.29 kW - Not published by Pylontech
Continuous charge power 12.29 kW - Not published by Pylontech
Peak discharge power 15.36 kW - Not published by Pylontech
Power per kWh 1.11 kW/kWh - Not published by Pylontech
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Cycle life 6000 cycles - Not published by Pylontech
Cycle test depth - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Capacity at end of life 70 % - Not published by Pylontech
Self-discharge - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class High voltage High voltage Same
Nominal voltage 307 V 240 V 67 V apart
Operating voltage 166.4-700 V - Not published by Pylontech
Cell chemistry LFP - Not published by Pylontech
Active cell balancing - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Thermal management Yes - Not published by Pylontech
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 136.0 kg 259.0 kg -123.0 kg for GB-L12
Weight per kWh 12.3 kg/kWh 23.1 kg/kWh -10.8 kg/kWh for GB-L12
Dimensions 870x540x385 mm 1380x600x380 mm 870x540x385 mm vs 1380x600x380 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP55 IP65 vs IP55
Outdoor-rated Yes Yes Same
Min operating temperature -20 °C 0 °C -20 °C for GB-L12
Max operating temperature 60 °C 50 °C +10 °C for GB-L12
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.