SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite
The wall-mount version of the CoreX 5 Pro, for indoor systems where a rack doesn’t fit. Choose a UL-listed battery if your permit needs one.
Amazon $1,250$1,250
The SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite is the better 48V solar battery overall, rated 3.8 to 2.3. The SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite leads on value, warranty and features. The SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite costs $1,776 less ($1,250 vs $3,026).
Victron Lithium NG 51.2V 100Ah
Only for owners of an all-Victron system who want everything managed through VictronConnect and VRM. Anyone else gets more storage for the money from a server-rack battery.
Current Connected $3,026$3,026
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite for value ($244 per rated kWh vs $591 per rated kWh), warranty (10-year warranty vs 5-year warranty) and features (app; no self-heating vs inverter communication; no self-heating).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wall and floor mount 48V solar battery; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite | Victron Lithium NG 51.2V 100Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 79 $244 per rated kWh | 2 $591 per rated kWh |
| Output 15% | 100 100 A continuous (about 5.1 kW) | 100 100 A continuous (about 5.1 kW) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 29 5-year warranty |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL listing | 0 no UL listing |
| Cycle life 10% | 40 5,000 cycles at 100% depth, maker rating | 0 2,500 cycles at 80% depth, maker rating |
| Features 10% | 50 app; no self-heating | 40 inverter communication; no self-heating |
Specifications
| SunGoldPower CoreX 5 Elite | Victron Lithium NG 51.2V 100Ah | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Case | Wall or floor mount | Wall or floor mount |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V | 51.2 V |
| Capacity | 100 Ah | 100 Ah |
| Energy | 5.1 kWh | 5.1 kWh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 5,000 at 100% depth | 2,500 at 80% depth |
| Power | ||
| Continuous discharge | 100 A | 100 A |
| Peak discharge | - | 200 A |
| Max charge current | 95 A | 100 A |
| Modules in parallel | Up to 15 | Up to 25 |
| Safety and communication | ||
| UL 1973 | No | No |
| UL 9540A | No | No |
| UL 9540 | No | No |
| Communication | CAN, RS485 | M8 BMS link to Lynx Smart BMS NG (VE.Can, Bluetooth on the BMS) |
| Works with inverters | - | Victron |
| Self-heating | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Display | Yes | No |
| Built-in breaker | Yes | No |
| Enclosure | IP20 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 22.05 x 18.9 x 5.39 in | 235 x 648 x 162 mm (h x w x d) |
| Weight | 105.8 lb | 81.6 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-04 | 2024-10 |