Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Eco-Worthy vs HQST
Eco-Worthy
HQST
Higher score in this comparison
Eco-Worthy vs HQST: the differences
| Compare | Eco-WorthyReviewVisitVisit | HQSTReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $759.99 | $159.99Lower |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 16,000Higher | 4,224 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,000Higher | 3,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 3,000 | 8,000Higher |
| Warranty | 10 yearsHigher | 3 to 5 years |
| Markets | US, AU, BH, JPCovers more | US |
| Highest solar input (W) | 1,200 | Not confirmed |
| UPS mode | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- HQST scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at HQST: $159.99 vs $759.99.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Eco-Worthy: 16,000 vs 4,224.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Eco-Worthy: 7,000 vs 3,000.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at HQST: 8,000 vs 3,000.
- Warranty is higher at Eco-Worthy: 10 years vs 3 to 5 years.
- Support channels: only Eco-Worthy offers Community.
- Support channels: only HQST offers Email.
- Products: only Eco-Worthy offers Solar generator.
- Markets: only Eco-Worthy offers AU, BH, JP.
Our verdict on each
Eco-Worthy
Eco-Worthy suits buyers who want storage and panels from a single maker instead of a portable-only brand, and it backs the range with a 10 years warranty. Entry sits at $759.99, while the largest unit reaches 16,000 Wh of storage and ships to US, AU and BH.
HQST
HQST suits US buyers who want power stations, home batteries and solar panels from the same seller, with a cycle life of 8,000 cycles on the battery range. Cover runs 3 to 5 years, and support runs on email only, so plan on written replies.
Score breakdown
| Area | Eco-Worthy | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Entry price of $759.99 ranks 20 of 27 on cost, so the buy-in price is mid-field. | 9.5HigherPower station entry pricing of $159.99 ranks 7 of 27. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherRange covers power station, solar generator and home battery, and 16,000 Wh of storage with 3,000 cycles suits daily use. | 8.6Catalogue of power station, home battery and solar panel lets a panel be bought alongside the battery. |
| Trust | 9.5Trading since 2007 with 10 years of cover; support sits with community only. | Not confirmed |
Pick Eco-Worthy if, pick HQST if
Pick Eco-Worthy if offer, largest battery capacity (wh), highest continuous output (w), and warranty matter most.
Pick HQST if cost, price from, and cycle life (cycles) matter most.
Also worth a look
Allpowers has price from at $89, against $759.99 for Eco-Worthy and $159.99 for HQST.
Allpowers reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Eco-Worthy | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 10 of 44 | 34 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 14 of 57 | 44 of 57 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eco-Worthy | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Solar panelCovers more | Power station, Home battery, Solar panel |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4 |
| Founded | 2007 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eco-Worthy | HQST | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $759.99highest quarter | $159.99below the median | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 16,000highest quarter | 4,224lowest quarter | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,000above the median | 3,000below the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 3,000lowest quarter | 8,000above the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 1,200lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 10 yearsabove the median | 3 to 5 yearsat the median | 5 years |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Eco-Worthy
Pros
- Range covers power station, solar generator and home battery, broader than Jackery at power station, solar generator and solar panel.
- The largest unit stores 16,000 Wh and delivers 7,000 W, with Ups mode offered for outage cover.
- Entry at $759.99 buys into the same maker's portable and fixed line.
Cons
- Support runs on community only, while a help centre is the norm at 89% across compared brands.
- The range is stocked in the United States, AU and BH, so buyers elsewhere have fewer listed routes to buy a unit and to sort a fault.
- Capacity ranks 8 of 28 and output ranks 9 of 24, so larger systems sit elsewhere in the list.
HQST
Pros
- Cycle life of 8,000 cycles on lifepo4 cells, a strong endurance figure for a battery expected to cycle daily rather than sit in storage.
- Capacity of 4,224 Wh paired with output of 3,000 W, both stated clearly enough to size a backup install before buying.
- Warranty of 3 to 5 years against a 5 year median across portable power stations.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so anyone who prefers phone or live chat has fewer routes to help.
- Buying is set up for the US market, so delivery and warranty servicing outside it need checking before an order.
- Warranty of 3 to 5 years stops short of the 10 year upper end reached elsewhere in home batteries and balcony solar.
Who each suits
Eco-Worthy
Who it suits
- Households that want a single supplier across storage and panels, since the range covers power station, solar generator and home battery.
- Buyers in the United States, AU and BH who prefer to purchase in their own country.
- People who size on warranty length rather than headline price, given 10 years of cover.
Who should look elsewhere
- Jackery, if a portable kit is enough: its range is power station, solar generator and solar panel, with no home battery listed.
- ALLPOWERS, if balcony solar is the goal: its range covers power station, solar generator and home battery.
- DATOUBOSS, if a shorter line suits: its range is power station and home battery.
HQST
Who it suits
- Households planning a backup install, since output reaches 3,000 W at a capacity of 4,224 Wh.
- Buyers who cycle batteries often, since the cells are lifepo4 rated to 8,000 cycles.
- Anyone who wants cover length stated up front, with a warranty of 3 to 5 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after balcony solar: ALLPOWERS lists power station, solar generator and home battery, reaching past power stations into that format, while HQST lists power station, home battery and solar panel.
- Shoppers who want solar generators: Jackery covers power station, solar generator and solar panel, a category absent from the HQST range of power station, home battery and solar panel.
- Buyers who want power stations and home batteries only: DATOUBOSS keeps to power station and home battery and adds nothing else.
Questions about each
Eco-Worthy
How much does it cost to get into the range?+
Entry sits at $759.99, on the portable side of the range. Larger stackable units cost more than that. Because the range covers power station, solar generator and home battery, buyers often pair a power station with a home battery or panels rather than buying one box.
What is the biggest system Eco-Worthy sells?+
Capacity tops out at 16,000 Wh and output at 7,000 W. That pairing suits a fixed home installation, so the largest unit is aimed at backup rather than at carrying weight between places.
HQST
How much does HQST cost at entry?+
Power stations on the HQST range start at $159.99. That is the entry figure rather than a subscription price, and it places HQST at 7 of 27 on price among the tracked brands. Home batteries and solar panels sit in the same catalogue, so a full kit can be ordered as a single order.
What is the largest battery HQST sells?+
Maximum capacity is 4,224 Wh, reached by a unit built on lifepo4 cells. That places HQST below the 5,222.4 median for portable power stations, so the range reads as a home backup purchase rather than a whole property supply.
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