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Sungrow SBR160 HV vs BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6

Side-by-side comparison of the Sungrow SBR160 HV and BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 home battery systems for Australian homes.

Sungrow

SBR160 HV

$10,500

16 kWh · 9.6 kW cont.

BYD

Battery-Box HVM 16.6

$8,500

16.6 kWh · 8 kW cont.

Quick verdict

The BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 is $2,000 cheaper at $8,500 vs $10,500. The BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 has more storage (16.6 kWh vs 16 kWh). The Sungrow SBR160 HV delivers more continuous power (9.6 kW vs 8 kW). The Sungrow SBR160 HV is more efficient (97% vs 96% round-trip).

Spec Sungrow SBR160 HV BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6
Price (supply) $10,500 $8,500
Capacity 16 kWh 16.6 kWh
Continuous power 9.6 kW 8 kW
Peak power 15 kW 12 kW
Chemistry LFP LFP
Round-trip efficiency 97% 96%
Warranty 10 years 10 years
IP rating IP55 IP55
Scalable Yes Yes
AC coupled No No
DC coupled Yes Yes
Grid forming Yes Yes

Which should you choose?

Cost per kWh

The Sungrow SBR160 HV costs $656/kWh of storage and the BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 costs $512/kWh. The BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 delivers more storage per dollar.

Storage capacity

The BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 stores 16.6 kWh compared to 16 kWh for the Sungrow SBR160 HV. The difference is modest.

Output power

The Sungrow SBR160 HV delivers 9.6 kW continuous vs 8 kW for the BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6. Higher continuous power means the battery can run more appliances simultaneously during an outage or when discharging for self-consumption.

On price

The BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 is $2,000 less than the Sungrow SBR160 HV. The price difference is moderate — features and compatibility should drive the decision.

Sungrow SBR160 HV Full Specs → BYD Battery-Box HVM 16.6 Full Specs →

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