Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z
#11 in Battery and solarFull review
A simple post mounted solar charger for a small paddock, rotational grazing strip or garden fence away from power.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z rates 2.6 among battery and solar electric fence energizers; the Patriot PE2 rates 1.9 among plug-in ones. The Patriot PE2 costs $93.50 less ($36.49 vs $129.99).
Patriot PE2
#15 in Plug-inFull review
A budget plug-in charger for gardens, pets and small poultry runs, not for livestock pastures.
Amazon $36.49$36.49
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (battery and solar and plug-in), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z | Patriot PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 29 $866.60 per joule ($129.99, 0.1 J output) | 9 $364.90 per joule ($36.49, 0.1 J output) |
| Output 25% | 25 0.1 J output | 0 0.1 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 100 warranty covers lightning damage | 50 lightning cover not stated (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Zareba 5 Mile Solar ESP5M-Z | Patriot PE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Solar | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.1 J | 0.1 J |
| Stored energy | - | 0.2 J |
| Rated fence length | 5 miles | 2 miles |
| Rated area | - | 8 acres |
| Peak voltage | 8.6 kV | 5 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 6 V | - |
| Lightning cover | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |