Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Growatt vs Yoshino
Growatt
Higher score in this comparison
Yoshino
Where Growatt and Yoshino differ
| Compare | GrowattReviewVisitVisit | YoshinoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $799 | $299Lower |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,200Higher | 2,611 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,200Higher | 4,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000Higher | 600 |
| Warranty | 5 to 10 yearsHigher | 5 years |
| Markets | AU, BR, CN, DE, DK, ES, FR, JP, KR, NL, PL, SE, US, VNCovers more | US |
Same on both: Cycle life (cycles) (4,000), UPS mode (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Yoshino: $299 vs $799.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Growatt: 7,200 vs 2,611.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Growatt: 7,200 vs 4,000.
- Highest solar input (W) is higher at Growatt: 2,000 vs 600.
- Warranty is higher at Growatt: 5 to 10 years vs 5 years.
- Support channels: only Growatt offers Community.
- Products: only Growatt offers Home battery, Balcony solar.
- Battery chemistry: only Growatt offers Lifepo4.
- Battery chemistry: only Yoshino offers Nmc.
- 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.
Yoshino
Yoshino suits buyers who want serious continuous output and long cover rather than the biggest store of energy. Output of 4,000 watts, UPS mode and a 5 year warranty carry the case, with prices opening at $299 for US buyers. Capacity of 2,611 watt hours is the trade-off.
Score breakdown
| Area | Growatt | Yoshino |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Entry price of $799 ranks 21 of 27, above ALLPOWERS at €89. | 9.0HigherEntry price of $299 ranks 14 of 27, ahead of Jackery at $109; cost score reads 9. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherProduct types cover power station, solar generator and home battery, spanning portable and fixed storage with 2,000 W of solar input. | 8.7UPS mode is listed as yes, warranty is 5 years and output is 4,000 watts; offer score reads 8.7. |
| Trust | 9.2Founded in 2011 and headquartered in CN, with support on email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Growatt | Yoshino |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | United States |
Available in 1 country for both.
How they place
| Ranking | Growatt | Yoshino |
|---|---|---|
| Portable power stations | 12 of 44 | 37 of 44 |
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 16 of 57 | 52 of 57 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Growatt | Yoshino |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Solar generator, Home battery, Balcony solar, Solar panelCovers more | Power station, Solar generator, Solar panel |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Nmc |
| Legal entity | Hong Kong Dingsheng Limited | Yoshino Technology, Inc. |
| Headquarters | China | United States |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Growatt | Yoshino | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $799highest quarter | $299above the median | $199 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 7,200at the median | 2,611lowest quarter | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 7,200above the median | 4,000at the median | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 4,000below the median | 4,000below the median | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | 2,000below the median | 600lowest quarter | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 5 to 10 yearsabove the median | 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.
Yoshino
Pros
- Output of 4,000 watts places the range 12 of 24 brands on power delivery.
- A 5 year warranty ranks 9 of 19, ahead of much of the field.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is available by phone and in writing.
Cons
- Cells are nmc, while lithium iron phosphate holds 92.9% of the category listings.
- Capacity of 2,611 watt hours ranks 27 of 28, so multi day trips favour larger packs from other sellers.
- Shipping is listed for US only, which narrows the pool of buyers.
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.
Yoshino
Who it suits
- US households wanting outage cover that can run a home office, given UPS mode and output of 4,000 watts.
- Buyers who want storage and panels from the same seller, since the range covers power station, solar generator and solar panel.
- People who prefer phone and email help, available on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want balcony solar or a fixed home battery, since ALLPOWERS covers both per power station, solar generator and home battery.
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since Jackery opens at $109.
- Anyone outside US, where delivery and after sales support are harder to arrange.
Current offers
Yoshino
Current offer
Discount code
New User Power Starter Kit: B330 + SP100 at $299: $299.00 (regular $648.00)
B330 power station with SP100 solar panel bundle priced for new users
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Growatt | Yoshino |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
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.
Yoshino
How much does Yoshino hardware cost at entry?+
Units open at $299, and that covers the range of power stations, solar generators and solar panels under power station, solar generator and solar panel. Jackery opens lower at $109, so this is not the cheapest way in, but entry price sits at 14 of 27 in the field. Warranty length of 5 years is the other number to weigh.
What does it cost to own across the warranty period?+
Yoshino sells hardware at $299 and backs it with 5 years of warranty, so the outlay and the cover period are the two figures to plan around. That warranty ranks 9 of 19 on the site, so it is not an unusually short term. Buyers who want a longer horizon should compare elsewhere.
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