Within four days this month, two of the biggest names in portable power announced 5kWh home batteries. Anker unveiled the SOLIX S5000 on October 9, and EcoFlow followed with its TITAN series on October 13. Both store about 5kWh, both expand to 30kWh, and both open at a launch price of $2,499.
That number matters for anyone planning for outages. It puts the entry price of a 5kWh home battery at roughly $500 per kWh, about 15% below the cheapest large stations you can buy today. But the two machines are built for very different homes, and the $2,499 does not buy the same thing from each brand.
- Anker S5000 at $2,499: a 240V station on wheels, but only for people who signed up before October 26 and buy by November 8.
- EcoFlow TITAN at $2,499: the Classic model, 120V only, built to stay indoors next to your panel.
- Either way: 5kWh covers about 14 hours of essentials, not a whole house.
What Anker and EcoFlow announced
Anker’s SOLIX S5000 is a 5,024Wh LFP station on wheels: 4,500W of output at 120V and 240V, 97 lb, and up to five expansion batteries. Anker lists it at $3,599.99, with a $2,499 launch price for people who join its launch list by October 26 and order between October 27 and November 8, according to Anker’s terms.
EcoFlow’s TITAN is a floor-standing home battery with 5,017.6Wh per unit, made to feed your breaker panel through EcoFlow’s Smart Home Panel 10. It comes in three models, and EcoFlow lists launch prices from $2,499 for the TITAN 5000 Classic, $3,199 for the TITAN 5000 and $3,699 for the TITAN 5000 Plus. Orders open November 3, 2026.
Anker SOLIX S5000
Portable, 240V. 5,024Wh, 4,500W at 120/240V, 3,000W of solar, 97 lb on wheels. On sale October 27.
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic
Fixed, 120V only. 5,017.6Wh, 4,000W, 3,200W of solar, indoor install. Orders November 3.
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 / 5000 Plus
Fixed, 240V. 7,200W at 120/240V, 4kW or 8kW of solar. Launch prices from $3,199 and $3,699.
Why $2,499 is a real drop
Price per kWh is the fairest way to compare batteries of different sizes. At $2,499 for about 5kWh, both launches land near $500 per kWh.
For comparison, here is what the cheapest large stations cost per kWh at today’s live prices: the BLUETTI Apex 300 at $542 per kWh, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max at $502 per kWh and the Anker SOLIX F3800 at $599 per kWh. The two launches undercut them by roughly 15%.
The catch is the word “launch.” At its full list price, the S5000 works out to $717 per kWh, one of the most expensive in its class. EcoFlow has not yet published TITAN prices beyond the “from” figures, nor the price of its add-on batteries. Treat $500 per kWh as an entry price, not a new normal yet.
Same price, very different machines
At $2,499, the two brands give you opposite trade-offs.
Anker S5000 at $2,499
- 240V through an L14-30R outlet, for a well pump or a dryer
- Portable: 97 lb, wheels, no installer needed
- Only for launch-list subscribers, with a deadline
- Full price afterwards: $3,599.99
EcoFlow TITAN Classic at $2,499
- 120V only: no central AC, no 240V well pump
- Fixed: indoor install, best with the Smart Home Panel 10 and an electrician
- Launch price for everyone, from November 3
- For 240V, the TITAN 5000 starts at $3,199
In short: if you need 240V for $2,499, the S5000 launch window is the only way. If you want a battery wired into your panel and your home runs on 120V essentials, the TITAN Classic fits. Our Anker SOLIX S5000 review and EcoFlow TITAN review cover each one in detail.
What 5kWh actually gets you in an outage
A 5kWh battery holds about 4.3kWh of usable energy once conversion losses are counted. Here is what that means, by our estimates:
Essentials
About 14 hours for a fridge, freezer, internet, LED lights and a CPAP (about 7.3kWh a day).
Average U.S. home
About 3.5 hours at the EIA’s average of roughly 29.6kWh a day.
Central AC
About 1 hour of compressor time for a 3-ton unit, on the 240V models only.
That is why both brands sell expansion batteries up to 30kWh, and why solar matters for longer outages. To run your own list of appliances, use our power station runtime calculator.
Should you buy now or wait?
If you already own a power station that covers your essentials, there is no rush: neither battery ships before late October. If you are shopping for 240V home backup this winter, the dates matter:
- October 26: last day to join Anker’s S5000 launch list for the $2,499 price.
- October 27 to November 8: Anker’s launch window.
- November 3: EcoFlow TITAN orders open, with final prices.
Both launches land just before Black Friday, so prices on older models may also move. The live prices below cover large stations you can buy today.
| Model | Capacity / output | Price now | Per kWh | Lowest tracked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anker SOLIXS5000 | 5,024Wh · 4,500W | $3,599.99 Lowest we have tracked | $717 | $3,599.99 (Oct 18) | Check deal |
 BLUETTIApex 300 | 2,765Wh · 3,840W | $1,499 Lowest we have tracked | $542 | $1,499 (Oct 20) | Check deal |
 JackeryHomePower 3600 Pro Max | 3,584Wh · 4,000W | $1,799 | $502 | $1,714 (Oct 8) | Check deal |
 Anker SOLIXF3800 | 3,840Wh · 6,000W | $2,299.99 | $599 | $1,799.99 (Oct 8) | Check deal |
 JackeryExplorer 5000 Plus | 5,040Wh · 7,200W | $3,149 | $625 | $2,899 (Oct 8) | Check deal |
Prices come from each brand's US store and refresh automatically every few hours (oldest check on this table: Oct 18, 10:29 PM ET). Sale prices can change within the hour; the price in your cart is the one that counts. Prices, not coupon codes: some stores stack extra member or sign-up discounts at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anker SOLIX S5000 really $2,499?
Only during Anker’s launch offer. According to Anker’s terms, people who join its launch list by October 26, 2026 can buy the S5000 for $2,499 between October 27 and November 8. Outside that window, Anker lists it at its full price.
What do you get for $2,499 from EcoFlow?
The TITAN 5000 Classic, at EcoFlow’s launch price: a 5kWh home battery with 4,000W of output at 120V only. For 240V, the TITAN 5000 starts at $3,199. Orders open November 3, 2026.
Can a 5kWh battery power a whole house?
Only for a few hours. The average U.S. home uses about 29.6kWh a day, so 5kWh lasts about 3.5 hours. For essentials such as a fridge, internet, lights and a CPAP, it lasts about 14 hours. Both batteries expand to 30kWh.
Originally published: October 16, 2026