BESS comparison
BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS vs HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version)
Both columns come from what BYD Energy Storage and HyperStrong publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
BYD Energy Storage
MC Cube-T Pro BESS
8.576 MWh
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HyperStrong
HyperBlock M (AC version)
12.8 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS | HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 8.576 MWh | 12.8 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 4.008 MW | 3.2 MW |
| Published durations | 2 h · 4 h | 4 h |
| Segment | utility-scale | utility-scale |
| Status | shipping | shipping |
| Cell chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Cell capacity | not published | 601 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube) | 8P416S / 16P416S |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | modular block | modular block |
| Block type | DC block | AC block (PCS integrated) |
| PCS integrated | no | yes |
| DC voltage | 1081.6–1489.3; 1331.2 nominal V | 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…55 °C | -30…55 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | not published | 24 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | not published | 93% |
| Cycle life | not published | 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee |
| Calendar life | not published | 20 y |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | perfluorohexanone gas suppression + water spray | Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection |
| Generation | MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series) | MagicBlock platform, 2025 |
| Announced | 2024-04 | 2025-05 |
| Certifications | GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026 | EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120 |
| Public datasheet | yes | yes |
Where they differ
Only fields both manufacturers publish and where the values are not identical. Not a judgement — the right choice depends on the project.
- Max energy per enclosure: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 8.576 MWh; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 12.8 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 4.008 MW; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 3.2 MW
- Published durations: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2 h · 4 h; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 4 h
- Cell configuration: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube); HyperBlock M (AC version) — 8P416S / 16P416S
- Block type: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — DC block; HyperBlock M (AC version) — AC block (PCS integrated)
- PCS integrated: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — no; HyperBlock M (AC version) — yes
- DC voltage: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 1081.6–1489.3; 1331.2 nominal V; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V
- Ingress protection: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — IP55; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55
- Dimensions (L × W × H): MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm
- Fire suppression: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — perfluorohexanone gas suppression + water spray; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection
- Generation: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series); HyperBlock M (AC version) — MagicBlock platform, 2025
- Announced: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2024-04; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 2025-05
- Certifications: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026; HyperBlock M (AC version) — EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120
Published by only one of the two: Cell capacity, Weight, Round-trip efficiency, Cycle life, Calendar life.
Variants
BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| XH12C-B6012-A-R2 (6.0 MWh 2h) | 6.012 MWh | 3.006 MW | 2 h |
| XH12C-B6432-A-R4 (6.4 MWh 4h) | 6.432 MWh | 1.608 MW | 4 h |
| XH16C-B8016-A-R2 (8.0 MWh 2h) | 8.016 MWh | 4.008 MW | 2 h |
| XH16C-B8576-A-R4 (8.6 MWh 4h) | 8.576 MWh | 2.144 MW | 4 h |
HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL3G71-06400 — 6.4 MWh / 400 kW×4 | 6.4 MWh | 1.6 MW | 4 h |
| HSL3G71-12800 — 12.8 MWh / 400 kW×8 | 12.8 MWh | 3.2 MW | 4 h |
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