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Pylontech | Force H3X HY-1P 3.6 / 5 / 6 / 8 kW with one to four FH3X battery modules; scored reference 6 kW / 10.24 kWh nominal
54/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-04
Available in Australia · checked 2026-08-04
Buyer evidence: Ready (100% direct coverage).
AlphaESS | SMILE-G3-S5-INV with SMILE-G3-BAT-9.3S
62/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-02
Available in Australia · checked 2026-08-02
Buyer evidence: Ready (100% direct coverage).
| Measure | Force H3X | Smile G3 S5 BAT-9.3S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity & Usability | ||
| Power & Efficiency | ||
| Longevity (verified) | ||
| Safety & Chemistry | ||
| Guarantee & Backbone | ||
| Energy Ecosystem |
| Measure | Force H3X | Smile G3 S5 BAT-9.3S |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | All-in-one energy system | DC-coupled battery |
| Published nominal capacity range | 5.12–20.48 kWh | Not stated |
| Scored benchmark | 10.24 kWh | 9.3 kWh |
| Chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Power | 6.0 kW | 5 kW |
| Round-trip | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Cycle life | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Published usable capacity range | Not stated | 9.3–37.2 kWh |
| Evidence | Force H3X | Smile G3 S5 BAT-9.3S |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Available in Australia | Available in Australia |
| Checked | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-02 |
| Certifications | The manufacturer manual publishes IEC 62619, IEC 62109, VDE 2510-50 and UN 38.3 compliance for the exact platform. | The current Australian approved-battery export lists SMILE-G3-BAT-9.3S and stacks through six modules to 31 December 2027; the exact system datasheet publishes IEC 62619 and AS/NZS 4777.2. |
| Warranty scope | Australia; Pylontech's Force H policy names the shared FH10050 battery module and publishes a 10-year battery performance term with an 80% usable-capacity floor. The exact H3X controller warranty names the platform and repair or replacement process. No current exact H3X or FH10050 entry was found in the Australian approved-battery export, so rebate eligibility is not inferred. | The exact Australian datasheet publishes 10-year product and battery-performance warranties, governed by current AlphaESS Australia terms and Australian Consumer Law. |
| Warranty remedy | Pylontech may repair or replace a defective covered product; replacement continues the original warranty period. | Repair or replacement at AlphaESS's option. |
| Labour and reinstallation | No separate reimbursement of independent on-site labour is promised. Removal and reinstallation cover is not published for the exact H3X system. | Installer travel and on-site labour are excluded. Removal and reinstallation are not promised. |
| Freight | Return and replacement transport is subject to Pylontech's authorised claim process; blanket freight cover is not published. | Replacement-parts freight is covered for an accepted claim. |
| Transfer and registration | The reviewed policies do not publish a general automatic transfer promise for the exact H3X system. Purchase through an authorised reseller and prompt claim evidence are required; the policy requests notice within 48 hours of discovery. | Transfers automatically with the building while the system remains installed; ownership evidence may be required. Initial serial registration and eligible installation are required. |
| Grid compatibility | Single-phase integrated hybrid system with 230 V output and a published 10 ms on-grid to off-grid transition. | The exact S5 configuration is a 230 V single-phase hybrid system with 5 kVA backup and AS/NZS 4777.2 grid regulation; final DNSP approval remains installation-specific. |
| Local product pathway | No separate local pathway recorded | No separate local pathway recorded |
| Buyer evidence | Ready (100% direct coverage): Local availability, buyer evidence, and the publication threshold are confirmed. | Ready (100% direct coverage): Local availability, buyer evidence, and the publication threshold are confirmed. |
| Safety notice | No model-specific notice recorded | No model-specific notice recorded |
| Review note | Australian distribution and exact platform documentation establish a purchase pathway. The shared FH10050 battery warranty is evidenced, while current government battery-list inclusion remains a separately disclosed absence. | The exact 9.3 kWh battery module and supported stacks are current Australian approved-battery entries. |
| Sources | Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 | Source 1Source 2Source 3 |
These checks sit beside the benchmark score. They are site, tariff and contract questions that no product score can settle.
Ask for every model number to appear on the quote and order. The Clean Energy Council product lists are live: STC creation requires listed products at installation, and network requirements may also depend on current approval.
Have the retailer state the supply phase, inverter connection limit, export limit and any export-control cost. The local network connection agreement, not a generic datasheet, determines those settings. See the Australian Government's connection guidance.
Ask which bills or interval data, tariff, feed-in rate, export limit and future loads support the savings and payback claim. Self-consumed electricity and tariff timing usually matter more than a headline feed-in rate. See the system sizing and battery savings guidance.
Define the usable energy, output power, backed-up circuits and outage behaviour. Confirm whether VPP participation, an internet connection, or an additional controller changes the configuration, reserve level, warranty or support path.
Keep the retailer, installer, manufacturer warranty and escalation path in the contract. Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply separately from any manufacturer warranty; where one business supplied both product and installation, it is generally responsible for the remedy. See the ACCC guidance.
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Both products are scored in the Performance & Value class, on the same rubric weighting. Scores are not comparable across classes or tiers. Full methodology.