Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Growatt vs HQST
Growatt
HQST
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | GrowattReviewVisitVisit | HQSTReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $799 | $159.99Lower |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,200Higher | 4,224 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,200Higher | 3,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 4,000 | 8,000Higher |
| Warranty | 5 to 10 yearsHigher | 3 to 5 years |
| Markets | AU, BR, CN, DE, DK, ES, FR, JP, KR, NL, PL, SE, US, VNCovers more | US |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000 | Not confirmed |
| UPS mode | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- HQST scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at HQST: $159.99 vs $799.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Growatt: 7,200 vs 4,224.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Growatt: 7,200 vs 3,000.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at HQST: 8,000 vs 4,000.
- Warranty is higher at Growatt: 5 to 10 years vs 3 to 5 years.
- Support channels: only Growatt offers Phone, Help centre, Community.
- Products: only Growatt offers Solar generator, Balcony solar.
- Markets: only Growatt offers AU, BR, CN.
Our verdict on each
Growatt
Growatt suits readers who want a single maker to cover portable stations, home batteries and balcony solar rather than a portable-only range. Output of 7,200 W puts it among the strongest units here, and cells rated to 4,000 cycles suit longer ownership, while the entry price of $799 is high.
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 | Growatt | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Entry price of $799 ranks 21 of 27, above ALLPOWERS at €89. | 9.5HigherPower station entry pricing of $159.99 ranks 7 of 27. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherProduct types cover power station, solar generator and home battery, spanning portable and fixed storage with 2,000 W of solar input. | 8.6Catalogue of power station, home battery and solar panel lets a panel be bought alongside the battery. |
| Trust | 9.2Founded in 2011 and headquartered in CN, with support on email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Growatt 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.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Growatt | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 12 of 44 | 34 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 16 of 57 | 44 of 57 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Growatt | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
Also worth a look
Allpowers has price from at $89, against $799 for Growatt and $159.99 for HQST.
Allpowers reviewWhere these facts come from
Growatt
- growattportable.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- en.growatt.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
HQST
- hqsolarpower.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Growatt | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Balcony solar, Solar panelCovers more | Power station, Home battery, Solar panel |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4 |
| Legal entity | Hong Kong Dingsheng Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Growatt | HQST | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $799highest quarter | $159.99below the median | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,200at the median | 4,224lowest quarter | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,200above the median | 3,000below the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 4,000below the median | 8,000above the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000below the median | Not confirmed | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 to 10 yearsabove the median | 3 to 5 yearsat the median | 5 |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Growatt
Pros
- Output of 7,200 W ranks 6 of 24, close to the strongest units in this group.
- Product types run to power station, solar generator and home battery, giving portable and fixed storage from one maker where DATOUBOSS lists power station and home battery.
- Batteries are lifepo4 with a stated cycle life of 4,000 cycles, and solar input reaches 2,000 W on the Helios model.
Cons
- Entry price of $799 places Growatt at 21 of 27, far above ALLPOWERS at €89.
- Capacity of 7,200 Wh sits above the portable median of 5,222.4, yet the ranking on that measure is 16 of 28.
- Support is listed as email, phone and help centre, so live chat is not among the routes offered.
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
Growatt
Who it suits
- Households wanting portable power, a fixed home battery and balcony solar from one maker, a wider catalogue than DATOUBOSS at power station and home battery.
- Buyers who put power delivery ahead of stored energy, since 7,200 W of output ranks 6 of 24.
- People in the markets listed as AU, BR and CN who want long cover at 5 to 10 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, since ALLPOWERS lists an entry price of €89 against Growatt's $799.
- Shoppers who need the very largest units on the market, because the capacity ceiling here is 7,200 Wh.
- Anyone after a portable and panel catalogue with no home storage, which is what Jackery's power station, solar generator and solar panel covers.
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.
Country by country
| Country | Growatt | HQST |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Growatt
How much does a Growatt power station cost?+
Growatt's portable range starts at $799. Larger units in the same family carry 7,200 Wh of capacity and 7,200 W of output, which is where the extra money goes. Buyers on a smaller budget should weigh that starting price against ALLPOWERS at €89.
How long do Growatt batteries last?+
Cells are lifepo4 chemistry with a stated cycle life of 4,000 cycles. That chemistry is the one most brands in this group use, so longevity here sits in line with the category rather than ahead of it. Warranty cover runs 5 to 10 years on top of the cell rating.
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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