Anker SOLIX Solarbank Max AC vs E3/DC S10 X
Technical comparison · All-in-one
Two all-in-one home batteries that differ first of all in the grid they connect to: the Solarbank Max AC is single-phase, the S10 X is three-phase. After that come room to grow and where each can be placed (manufacturer-declared values).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Usable capacity | — | 17.4 kWh |
| Continuous output | 3500 W | 12000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 228.57 €/kWh | — |
| List price | 1600 € | — |
| Weight | 73 kg | 155 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 67 × 32.5 × 35.6 cm | 61 × 44 × 141 cm |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 3650 cicli | 3650 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 10000 cicli | — |
| Warranty | 10 anni | 10 anni |
| Guaranteed remaining capacity | — | 80 % |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.063 €/kWh | — |
| Energy density | 95.9 Wh/kg | 112.3 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 0.5 C | 0.69 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) | F4 — House-sized (8–20 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 1599 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Voltage | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | 100 % | — |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 42 kWh | 20.6 kWh |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | — |
| Phases | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Maximum charge power | 3.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Backup phases | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | — |
| Grid charging | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic tariffs | Built in | Built in |
| Heat pump integration | — | Yes |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | IP20 |
| Mounting | Floor standing | — |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | 5 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 55 °C | 35 °C |
| Works without internet | — | Fully |
| Local control | — | Modbus |
| Open protocols | — | Modbus TCP, CAN bus, EEBus |
| Declared standards | — | CE, UN 38.3, VDE-AR-N 4105, IEC 62619, VDE 2510-50 |
| Grid connection power | 3.68 kW | — |
The differences that matter
- Single-phase with UPS backup switching in 10 ms against three-phase with EPS backup and a brief pause → one phase without a gap, or three phases with a short interruption.
- Maximum charge power 3.5 kW against 11 kW → for the same energy, in a few hours of cheap tariff the second fills much faster.
- Maximum expanded capacity 42 kWh against 20.6 kWh → how far the system can grow later.
- IP66 and −20 to 55 °C against IP20 and 5 to 35 °C → the first can stand somewhere exposed, the second only indoors and frost-free.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX Solarbank Max AC if…
the house is single-phase and you want storage that grows in modules over time. It weighs 73 kg, stands on the floor and has 10000 declared cycles. The trade-off: one phase, in backup mode too, and a much lower continuous output than the S10 X, so a three-phase house is not covered on every phase.
Choose E3/DC S10 X if…
the house is three-phase and you want 17.4 kWh usable from day one, with a heat pump that talks to the battery, local control over Modbus and full operation without internet. The trade-off: 155 kg to position in an indoor room, and a lower growth ceiling than the other.
Where to buy
The purchase links are the same as on the two product pages and don't influence the verdict. The product pages have the complete data.