Deye RW-L2.5A vs SMA Home Storage 3.2
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The verdict
10 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is usable energy: 0.72 kWh apart. 4 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 19 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
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4
of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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10 of 14 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
RW-L2.5A
SMA Home Storage 3.2
Difference
Usable energy
2.56 kWh
3.28 kWh
0.72 kWh apart
Continuous discharge power
2.50 kW
3.46 kW
0.96 kW more power
Max system capacity
81.9 kWh
16.4 kWh
65.5 kWh more room to expand
Nominal energy
2.56 kWh
3.28 kWh
0.72 kWh apart
Nominal voltage
26 V
96 V
70 V apart
Weight
32.0 kg
38.0 kg
6.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWh
12.5 kg/kWh
11.6 kg/kWh
0.9 kg/kWh lighter
Max operating temperature
55 °C
50 °C
5 °C more heat tolerant
Power per kWh
0.98 kW/kWh
1.05 kW/kWh
0.08 kW/kWh more power for its size
Dimensions
700x350x160 mm
483x610x215 mm
700x350x160 mm vs 483x610x215 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
RW-L2.5A
SMA Home Storage 3.2
Difference
Capacity
Usable energy
2.56 kWh
3.28 kWh
0.72 kWh apart
Nominal energy
2.56 kWh
3.28 kWh
0.72 kWh apart
Depth of discharge
-
100 %
Not published by Deye
Max system capacity
81.9 kWh
16.4 kWh
+65.5 kWh for RW-L2.5A
Modules per stack
-
1-5
Not published by Deye
Power
Continuous discharge power
2.50 kW
3.46 kW
+0.96 kW for SMA Home Storage 3.2
Continuous charge power
-
3.46 kW
Not published by Deye
Peak discharge power
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Power per kWh
0.98 kW/kWh
1.05 kW/kWh
+0.08 kW/kWh for SMA Home Storage 3.2
Efficiency and lifetime
Round-trip efficiency
-
94.5 %
Not published by Deye
Cycle life
-
8000 cycles
Not published by Deye
Cycle test depth
-
100 %
Not published by Deye
Capacity at end of life
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Self-discharge
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Electrical
Voltage class
Low voltage
Low voltage
Same
Nominal voltage
26 V
96 V
70 V apart
Operating voltage
-
90-108 V
Not published by Deye
Cell chemistry
-
LFP
Not published by Deye
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
32.0 kg
38.0 kg
-6.0 kg for RW-L2.5A
Weight per kWh
12.5 kg/kWh
11.6 kg/kWh
-0.9 kg/kWh for SMA Home Storage 3.2
Dimensions
700x350x160 mm
483x610x215 mm
700x350x160 mm vs 483x610x215 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
IP65
Same
Outdoor-rated
-
Yes
Not published by Deye
Min operating temperature
-
-10 °C
Not published by Deye
Max operating temperature
55 °C
50 °C
+5 °C for RW-L2.5A
Warranty
Warranty
10 yrs
10 yrs
Same
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.