Itel vs Knox: Which Lithium Battery Is Better?
Itel vs Knox comes up often because both brands sell inverters and lithium batteries in Pakistan. Knox is a Pakistani brand using China-made cells. Itel Energy is part of China's Transsion group. Knox has the bigger battery range in our catalogue, while Itel covers a 12V size that Knox does not. Here is a fair, size-by-size look.
Updated 12 November 2026
Quick overview
- Origin: Knox, Pakistani brand with China-made cells; Itel Energy (Transsion group), China.
- Chemistry: LiFePO4 for both.
- Range here: Knox 13 batteries; Itel 6 batteries plus one power station.
- Warranty: Knox lists 5 years on the Powerwall 6.11 and the Powerbase floor units; Itel lists no term. For the rest, ask before ordering.
- Protection: Knox Powerwall 7.1 is IP65; no Itel battery lists an IP rating.
See Knox (Knox Lithium Battery prices) and Itel (Itel Lithium Battery prices).
Sizes we stock
- 12V: Itel IPB-12100 (1.28 kWh). Knox has no 12V battery in our catalogue.
- 24V: Knox Powerwall 3.0 LCD, 3.1 and 4.15 (2.56 kWh each, wall); Itel IPW-25100 (2.56 kWh) and IPW-25200 (5.12 kWh, 200Ah, floor).
- 5kW: Knox Powerwall 6.0 LCD, 6.1, 6.11 and 7.1 IP65 (5.12 kWh, wall); Itel IPL-51100 (5.12 kWh, wall).
- Between sizes: Knox Rackwall 8 (7.68 kWh, 150Ah, rack).
- 10kW: Knox Rackwall 10.5 (10.24 kWh, rack) and Powerbase 10.5 (10.5 kWh, floor); Itel IPL-51200 (10.24 kWh, floor).
- 15kW to 30kW: Knox Rackwall 15 (14.3 kWh), Powerbase 16.0 (16.07 kWh) and Powerbase 32 (32.15 kWh); Itel IPX-51314SPT (16.07 kWh).
Knox has more steps and the only 30kW class unit. See 30kW batteries (30kW Lithium Battery).
Warranty and cycles
- Knox: 8,000 cycles on the Powerbase 10.5, 16.0 and 32, with 5 years warranty listed. 6,000 cycles on the Powerwall 3.0 LCD, 3.1, 6.0 LCD, 6.11 and Rackwall 10.5.
- Itel: 6,000 cycles on the IPB-12100, IPL-51100 and IPX-51314SPT.
- Models with no listed cycles or warranty: check the datasheet or ask before ordering.
For large batteries, Knox's Powerbase line lists the highest cycle rating of the two brands.
Inverter fit
Both brands' 48V batteries list CAN and RS485 communication. If you already own a Knox or Itel inverter, buying the same brand's battery usually makes the communication setup simpler. With any other inverter, check its battery list first.
The 12V and 24V models from both brands suit UPS and small inverter use. See lithium batteries for UPS (Lithium Battery for UPS) and the compatibility guide (Which Lithium Battery Works With My Inverter?).
Which to pick
- 12V UPS: Itel IPB-12100 (Knox has none here).
- 24V with long backup: Itel IPW-25200 (5.12 kWh at 24V).
- Outdoor 5kW: Knox Powerwall 7.1 IP65.
- Big home bank with high cycles: Knox Powerbase 16.0 or 32 (8,000 cycles, 5 years).
- 16kW single unit: Knox Powerbase 16.0 or Itel IPX-51314SPT.
If you own one brand's inverter, match the battery to it. Otherwise compare live prices and warranty terms on each product page.
