Pylontech Battery Review (Philippines): The Hybrid-Inverter Default
Published specifications for the US-series (US2000 / US3000C / US5000). A brand ships several series, so these figures describe this model and not every product the manufacturer sells.
- Nominal capacity
- 2.4–4.8 kWh per moduleUS5000 is 4.8 kWh at 48 V, 100 Ah. Modules stack.
- Usable capacity
- 4.56 kWh (US5000)
- Chemistry
- LiFePO4
- Depth of discharge
- 90–95%Varies by model; the US3000C is rated at 95%.
- Cycle life
- Up to 6,000 cyclesRoughly 10–11 years of daily cycling with about 80% capacity retained at end of life.
- Warranty
- 5–7 years productTerms vary by distributor and model year — reports range from 5-year product with a 10-year performance clause to 7-year on newer US-series units. Pylontech extends to 10 on registration for some models. Get the term for your unit in writing.
Source: Pylontech US5000 datasheet. Checked 2026-09-28. Manufacturers revise specifications between series without notice — confirm the figures for the exact model you are quoted before you pay.
What it does well
- Named Philippine distributors, the strongest local channel of the batteries we have reviewed.
- Up to 95% usable depth of discharge on the newer modules, so most of a module's nameplate is actually available.
- Broad inverter compatibility, which matters because a battery that only talks to one brand of inverter locks in your next decision too.
Where it falls short
- Warranty terms genuinely vary by distributor and model year, from 5 to 7 years, so the figure in a brochure may not be the one on your unit.
- Modules are small — 2.4 to 4.8 kWh each — so whole-house backup needs several, and the per-kWh cost rises with the extra hardware.
- Depth of discharge differs across the US-series, so two quotes naming "Pylontech" may not offer the same usable energy.
Compare against the other 19 home batteries we have reviewed
How the US-series (US2000 / US3000C / US5000) compares with the other home batteries we have reviewed. Listed in no particular order — this puts published figures side by side, it does not pick a winner. Scroll the table sideways to see every column.
| Model | Usable capacity | Depth of discharge | Cycle life | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-series (US2000 / US3000C / US5000) this review | 4.56 kWh (US5000) | 90–95% | Up to 6,000 cycles | 5–7 years product |
| PowerBox Pro | 9.216 kWh | 90% | 6,000+ cycles | 10 years, throughput-based |
| Battery-Box Premium HVS / HVM and HVB | — | 80–90% | 6,000+ cycles | HVS/HVM 10 years · HVB 15 years |
| Lite Home range | 4–24 kWh | 80% | — | — |
| SE-G5.1 Pro-B | About 4.6 kWh | About 90% | 6,000+ cycles | 10 years |
| SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P | 9.6 kWh per module | 95% | 8,000 | 10 years |
| LiTime 12 V, 24 V and 51.2 V LiFePO4 packs | — | — | — | 5 years above 30 Ah, 3 years below |
| UP5000, UP6100 and stackable SSRE series | Around 4.95 kWh on the UP5000 | 90% | Over 6,000 at 90% depth of discharge | — |
| RESU Prime 10H and 16H | Roughly 9.6-16 kWh depending on model | — | — | 10 years in markets where LG officially sells it |
| 51.2 V rack packs and 12 V 100 Ah units | Around 5.1 kWh (51.2 V 100 Ah), around 10.2 kWh (200 Ah) | — | — | — |
| Solar Master deep cycle (SM40 to SM200) | Around 0.6 kWh (SM100), 0.9 kWh (SM150), 1.2 kWh (SM200) | Around 50% | — | Local manufacturer warranty |
| EOS600, sold locally as MESLA | Around 14-15 kWh | Around 50% | — | 2 years |
| Ritar Solar LiFePO4, and the separate VRLA and OPzV telecom line | — | — | — | — |
| Sebang automotive lead-acid, sold as Rocket | — | — | — | Roughly 15 months private use |
| BMS boards and factory LiFePO4 packs | — | — | — | — |
| SDA10-48100 and the wider LiFePO4 range | — | — | — | — |
| Flooded, AGM and gel deep cycle | — | Around 50% | — | — |
| Powerwall 3 | 13.5 kWh | — | Unlimited cycles under warranty | 10 years, at least 70% capacity retention |
| Stackable 48 V modules and 12 V portable packs | — | — | Over 6,000 on some models | — |
| 5.3 kWh modules, high-voltage stackable | 5.3 kWh per module | — | — | — |
Dashes are figures the manufacturer does not publish, not zeros. Where two products differ on a spec, which one matters depends on your roof and your usage — a higher efficiency panel earns its premium on a small roof and rarely on a large one.
Pylontech isn’t the flashiest battery brand, but it’s the one most Philippine installers reach for by default when quoting a hybrid system, mainly because it works cleanly with Deye and Growatt inverters and has been in the local market long enough that installers know it cold. That track record, more than any single spec, is the real selling point.
Chemistry and lineup
Pylontech’s home batteries are lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), sold mainly in two families. The US series (US2000, US3000, US3000C, US5000) is low-voltage, 48V-based, and stacks in parallel — this is the series you’ll see quoted most often with Deye and Growatt hybrid inverters in NCR and Cebu installs. The Force series (H1, H2) is Pylontech’s higher-voltage stackable line, running 96V–384V, with the H2 module rated at 3.5 kWh and stackable 2–4 units to 14.2 kWh, aimed at larger residential and light commercial systems. LFP chemistry means no cobalt and a much lower fire-risk profile than NMC lithium-ion, which is a meaningful safety consideration for anything mounted indoors.
Cycles and warranty
Pylontech rates its US-series batteries at 6,000+ cycles, roughly translating to 10-11 years of daily-cycle use with about 80% capacity retained at end of life. Depth of discharge runs 90-95% depending on model (the US3000C is rated at 95% DoD). Warranty terms vary by distributor and model year — figures we found ranged from a 5-year product warranty with a 10-year performance clause to 7-year product coverage on newer US-series units — so get the specific warranty document from your installer rather than assuming a blanket figure across the whole lineup.
Local availability
Semper Green Energy is the Philippines’ primary importer and distributor of Pylontech batteries, and the brand’s US3000C/US5000C modules have become a staple pairing with Deye and Growatt hybrid inverters across residential installs in Metro Manila and Cebu. Because it’s so widely deployed, spare modules, replacement BMS units, and installers who’ve actually wired a Pylontech stack before are easier to find here than for less common brands — that installed-base effect matters as much as the datasheet numbers when something eventually needs servicing.
What a Pylontech battery costs in the Philippines
| Pylontech configuration | Usable capacity | Rough installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Single US2000C module | 2.4 kWh | ₱43,000-65,000 |
| Two US3000C modules | ~4.8 kWh | ₱86,000-130,000 |
| Common US-series stack | 5.12 kWh | ₱92,000-138,000 |
| Force H2 stack, 4 modules | 14.2 kWh | ₱255,000-385,000 |
Ranges are the 5.12 kWh installed figure below carried across at the same ₱18,000-27,000 per usable kWh, not separate quotes — use them to sanity-check an installer’s number, not as a price list.
Expect roughly ₱92,000 to ₱138,000 for a 5.12 kWh stack installed, which puts it slightly below BYD Battery-Box for comparable capacity. That works out toward the upper end of the ₱13,000-23,000 per usable kWh that home batteries run in the Philippines — no surprise, since Pylontech is a top-tier brand with the deepest local support. Our solar battery price guide covers what drives that per-kWh figure. Individual US2000C modules (2.4 kWh) have been listed around ₱46,000-₱51,000 through PH marketplace sellers, though marketplace listings aren’t a substitute for an installer’s itemized quote, which will include the BMS, wiring, and labor. Add ₱25,000-150,000 for a hybrid inverter if your current setup can’t charge a battery, and compare quotes on peso per usable kWh.
Where it falls short
Pylontech doesn’t publish a single consistent warranty figure across its whole lineup the way some competitors do, so warranty terms genuinely depend on which specific model and which distributor you’re buying from — confirm this in writing. The US-series low-voltage stacks also have a practical ceiling on how large a single battery bank can get before you’re better off moving to a high-voltage architecture like Force H2 or BYD’s HVS/HVM line, so very large systems may need a different product family entirely.
Who it’s best for
Homeowners pairing a new or existing Deye or Growatt hybrid inverter who want the battery brand with the deepest local installer experience and the easiest path to finding a technician who’s actually serviced one before.
For the underlying chemistry tradeoffs, see LiFePO4 vs. lead-acid batteries, and if you’re still weighing whether to add storage at all, read is a solar battery worth it. Compare against BYD’s Battery-Box, or see all battery and backup reviews. For portable backup options instead of a fixed installation, check /backup-power.