Anker SOLIX Solarbank Max AC vs sonnenBatterie 10 hybrid
Technical comparison · All-in-one
Both keep the house running without the grid, in different ways: the Anker switches over in 10 ms, the sonnenBatterie 10 hybrid in about 5 seconds, and in return works on a three-phase house. Figures are manufacturer-declared.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Usable capacity | — | 5 kWh |
| Continuous output | 3500 W | 2500 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 228.57 €/kWh | — |
| List price | 1600 € | — |
| Weight | 73 kg | — |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 67 × 32.5 × 35.6 cm | 69 × 36 × 172 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 | 10000 cicli |
| Warranty | 10 anni | 10 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.063 €/kWh | — |
| Energy density | 95.9 Wh/kg | — |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 0.5 C | 0.5 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 1599 € | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | 100 % | — |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 42 kWh | 25 kWh |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | — |
| Phases | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Maximum charge power | 3.5 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Backup phases | Single-phase | Three-phase |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 5000 ms |
| Grid charging | Yes | — |
| Dynamic tariffs | Built in | — |
| EV charger integration | — | Yes |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | IP30 |
| Mounting | Floor standing | — |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -5 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 55 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | — | 35 dB |
| Grid connection power | 3.68 kW | — |
The differences that matter
- Switchover, 10 ms vs 5000 ms → with the Anker power passes over almost without a gap; with the sonnenBatterie there is a pause of about 5 seconds and sensitive equipment may restart.
- Single-phase vs three-phase, backup included → which one fits depends on the connection of your house.
- Continuous output, 3500 W vs 2500 W → the Anker carries more loads switched on together.
- IP66 and -20 to 55 °C vs IP30 and -5 to 45 °C → the Anker can sit in a garage or outdoors; the sonnenBatterie wants an indoor room.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX Solarbank Max AC if…
you have equipment that must not restart when the grid drops: at 10 ms, power passes over practically without a gap. You also get 3500 W continuous against 2500 W, 3.5 kW charging and expansion up to 42 kWh. You accept a single-phase system, backup included.
Choose sonnenBatterie 10 hybrid if…
the house is three-phase and backup needs to stay three-phase: 5 kWh usable, expandable to 25 kWh, and it talks to the wallbox. You accept a pause of about 5 seconds when it switches to backup, 2500 W continuous and indoor installation: IP30, -5 to 45 °C, 35 dB declared.
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.