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

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

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

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Full specification

Parameter Force H1 (5 modules) HS12.5 Difference
Capacity
Usable energy 11.19 kWh 11.91 kWh 0.72 kWh apart
Nominal energy 12.43 kWh 12.28 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 2-7 2-8 2-7 vs 2-8
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 240 V 256 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 IP55 IP21 IP55 vs IP21
Outdoor-rated Yes - Not published by FoxESS
Min operating temperature 0 °C -10 °C -10 °C for HS12.5
Max operating temperature 50 °C 55 °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

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.