Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
HQST vs Samduo
Samduo
HQST
Higher score in this comparison
HQST vs Samduo: the differences
| Compare | HQSTReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SamduoReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $159.99 | €1,999 |
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 4,224 | 6,028Higher |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,000Higher | 2,600 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 8,000 | 10,000Higher |
| Warranty | 3 to 5 years | 10 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | NL, DE, FR, GB |
| Highest solar input (W) | Not confirmed | 3,600 |
| UPS mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- HQST scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Largest battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Samduo: 6,028 vs 4,224.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at HQST: 3,000 vs 2,600.
- Cycle life (cycles) is higher at Samduo: 10,000 vs 8,000.
- Warranty is higher at Samduo: 10 years vs 3 to 5 years.
- Support channels: only Samduo offers Help centre.
- Products: only HQST offers Power station, Solar panel.
- Products: only Samduo offers Balcony solar.
- Markets: only HQST offers US.
- Markets: only Samduo offers NL, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
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.
Samduo
Samduo suits buyers in the Netherlands and neighbouring markets who want a large home battery with a long warranty in one box. The Samduo range covers home battery and balcony solar at an entry price of €1,999, with capacity reaching 6,028 Wh and a 10 years warranty, the longest in the category.
Score breakdown
| Area | HQST | Samduo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherPower station entry pricing of $159.99 ranks 7 of 27. | 8.4Entry price of €1,999 against a category median of €262.21, with top capacity of 6,028 Wh. |
| Offer | 8.6Catalogue of power station, home battery and solar panel lets a panel be bought alongside the battery. | 9.1HigherWarranty of 10 years against a category median of 5, plus cycle life of 10,000 cycles. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0Dutch entity Samduo Energy Technologies B.V. in its home market, with support through email and help centre only. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | HQST | Samduo |
|---|---|---|
| Home batteries and balcony solar | 44 of 57 | 6 of 57 |
By the numbers
| Fact | HQST | Samduo |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 4,224 | 6,028 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,000 | 2,600 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Warranty | 3 to 5 years | 10 years |
Pick HQST if, pick Samduo if
Pick HQST if highest continuous output (w) matter most.
Pick Samduo if largest battery capacity (wh), cycle life (cycles), and warranty matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HQST | Samduo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Power station, Home battery, Solar panel | Home battery, Balcony solar |
| Battery chemistry | Lifepo4 | Lifepo4 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Samduo Energy Technologies B.V. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2024 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HQST | Samduo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest battery capacity (Wh) | 4,224lowest quarter | 6,028below the median | 7,200 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 3,000below the median | 2,600lowest quarter | 4,000 |
| Cycle life (cycles) | 8,000above the median | 10,000highest quarter | 6,000 |
| Highest solar input (W) | Not confirmed | 3,600above the median | 3,000 |
| Warranty | 3 to 5 yearsat the median | 10 yearsabove the median | 5 |
Median across 33 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Samduo
Pros
- Capacity of 6,028 Wh with output of 2,600 W covers whole-home evening loads.
- Warranty of 10 years is the longest among ranked home battery and balcony solar brands.
- The range spans home battery and balcony solar, so battery and balcony solar can be bought from one brand.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for installation questions.
- Entry price of €1,999 is high for this category, and output of 2,600 W sits below the category median of 4,000.
- WattCycle LiFePO4 focuses on home batteries alone, so buyers who also want balcony solar must compare a wider range at ALLPOWERS.
Who each suits
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.
Samduo
Who it suits
- Households in the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom who want storage sized for evening and night use.
- Buyers who plan to keep a system for many years and weigh the 10 years warranty above all.
- People who already have rooftop solar and want to add a battery that accepts up to 3,600 W of panel input.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who only want balcony solar, where WattCycle LiFePO4 does not sell at all and ALLPOWERS offers a wider spread.
- Buyers who need phone support, since contact runs through email and help centre.
- Anyone shopping outside the markets in the Netherlands, DE and FR.
Current offers
Samduo
Current offer
Discount code
Up to EUR 300 off Nex E6000 with promo code: EUR 200 off SAMDUO Nex E6000 or EUR 300 off Nex E6000 x2 bundle, promo code SAMDUODEAL91524
Must subscribe email and claim the promo code first; one promo code per order; cannot be combined with other codes or offers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | HQST | Samduo |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Samduo
How much does a Samduo home battery cost?+
The entry price is €1,999, which is high for this category and sits well above the median of €262.21. That figure covers the Samduo plug-in home battery, and the same brand also sells balcony solar. Larger capacities cost more, so the final price depends on which unit you choose.
How long is the warranty on a Samduo battery?+
The Samduo warranty is 10 years, which is the longest among the brands ranked on this measure, compared with a category median of 5. Long cover matters most if you intend to keep the system through a house move, since a battery that stays with the property avoids resale friction.
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