Dyness vs Knox: Which Lithium Battery Should You Choose?
Dyness vs Knox is a choice between a Chinese battery maker and a large Pakistani solar brand. Dyness, from Suzhou, sells its own LiFePO4 batteries. Knox is a Pakistani brand using China-made cells and also sells inverters. Both have wide ranges in our catalogue. This page compares them fairly using our listed specs.
Updated 12 November 2026
Quick overview
- Origin: Dyness, Suzhou, China; Knox, Pakistani brand with China-made cells.
- Range here: Dyness 11 models; Knox 13 models.
- Warranty: Dyness 10 years on all 48V models, 5 years on DL2.5. Knox 5 years on Powerwall 6.11 and Powerbase floor units; others, ask before ordering.
- Cycles: both have 8,000-cycle models (Dyness DL5.0F and PowerBrick Plus; Knox Powerbase line).
- Protection: Dyness IP66 and IP65 models; Knox Powerwall 7.1 IP65.
See Dyness (Dyness Lithium Battery prices) and Knox (Knox Lithium Battery prices).
Sizes we stock
- 12V: Dyness 12.8V 100Ah. Knox has no 12V model here.
- 24V: Dyness DL2.5 (2.56 kWh); Knox Powerwall 3.0 LCD, 3.1, 4.15 (2.56 kWh each).
- 5kW: Dyness DL5.0C, DL5.0C Pro, DL5.0F, PowerDepot G2; Knox Powerwall 6.0 LCD, 6.1, 6.11, 7.1 IP65 (all 5.12 kWh).
- 7kW to 10kW: Knox Rackwall 8 (7.68 kWh), Rackwall 10.5 (10.24 kWh), Powerbase 10.5 (10.5 kWh); Dyness Powerbox Pro (10.24 kWh, IP65).
- 15kW and up: Dyness PowerBrick 14.3 and three 16.07 kWh PowerBricks; Knox Rackwall 15 (14.3 kWh), Powerbase 16.0 (16.07 kWh), Powerbase 32 (32.15 kWh).
Knox has rack units and a 30kW class unit; Dyness has a 12V model and more weather-rated options.
Warranty and cycles
Dyness gives the longer written warranty: 10 years on every 48V model. Knox lists 5 years on its Powerbase floor units and the Powerwall 6.11.
On cycles they are close. Both list 6,000 on most models and 8,000 on their top units. Where a Knox model shows no cycle figure (Powerwall 4.15, 6.1, 7.1, Rackwall 8 and 15), check the datasheet.
Inverter fit
Both brands' 48V batteries list CAN and RS485. A Knox inverter owner will find a Knox battery the simplest match. A Dyness battery on a Knox inverter may need voltage mode if communication does not work, so ask before ordering.
See the compatibility guide (Which Lithium Battery Works With My Inverter?).
Which to pick
- Longest written warranty: Dyness (10 years on 48V).
- Outdoor install: Dyness PowerDepot G2 (IP66) or Knox Powerwall 7.1 (IP65).
- Very large bank: Knox Powerbase 32 (32.15 kWh, 8,000 cycles).
- 16kW single unit with 8,000 cycles: Dyness PowerBrick Plus or Knox Powerbase 16.0.
- Knox inverter owner: Knox battery.
Both are solid LiFePO4 choices. Decide on warranty, size and the live price.
