Today, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most feature-packed, fastest charging, and most expandable power stations we've ever tested—the Hysolis Apollo 5K. Buckle up, because this thing is a beast.
It’s one of those products that’s so stacked with features and impressive specs that it almost feels like we’re talking about the Ferrari of solar generators. But, just like a real Ferrari, the Apollo 5K comes with a price tag that might have your wallet diving under the couch.
We’ve seen plenty of other reviewers hyping this thing like crazy, conveniently skipping over some of its less shiny features, as well as its eye-watering price tag. Well, not us. Here at The Solar Lab, we take pride in our honest, unbiased reviews, so buckle in as we break it all down for you and answer the big question: should you actually fork over five thousand bucks for a power station? Let’s dig into the details and find out!
When we received the Apollo 5K, our first impression was that this thing is an absolute beast. At 131 pounds, it barely passed our hugely popular “Tiny Baby Lift Test”. So, unless you’re built like a prime Ronnie Coleman, expect it to be a pain to carry.
However, what it lacks in portability, it more than makes up for in performance. The Apollo 5K packs a 5,376Wh battery, which is pretty crazy for a single unit. On top of that, with the available expansion batteries, that storage capacity can be boosted up to a jaw-dropping 118kWh. Yeah, that's not a typo—a fully expanded Apollo 5K could actually store that kind of power!
It also packs a 3,000W inverter with a 6,000W surge rating. So, right out of the box, this unit packs some serious power, but here’s where it gets crazy: stack multiple units together and you can achieve a 36,000W inverter with a 72,000W surge!
That’s legit industrial-level power, and it absolutely smokes the competition in this category. In comparison, even the popular EcoFlow DELTA Pro can’t come close to reaching those heights—though it’s more portable, and, let's be honest, far more affordable.
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Another area where the Apollo 5K shines is its insane variety of ports. In fact, there are so many ports even we found it a bit confusing to navigate them all. Just on the front of the unit, you’ll find:
On the back of the Apollo 5K, you’ll also find:
Plus, you’ll also find a little ground port on the back, which even comes with a ground spike for extra safety (because why not?)
The weirdest and maybe most interesting feature? The detachable Bluetooth-enabled screen that kind of looks like an old-school Game Boy Colour. While its appearance is a bit retro, the functionality is pretty futuristic. You can unclip the screen, connect via Bluetooth, and control the unit from up to 60 feet away. Perfect for when you’ve stashed this monster in the back of your truck or RV, but you still need to regularly monitor how it's performing.
During our tests, the Apollo 5K really excelled when it came to charging—especially with solar. With a pretty crazy 4,400W solar input rating, you can fully charge this massive unit in just about 90 minutes. That’s just plain insane.
But here’s the catch: you’ll need a minimum of 120 volts to start charging via solar, so this isn’t the unit for small setups or your typical foldable solar panels. You'll need a lot of panels and space to harness that power, making it impractical for the average user who’s just looking to top up the battery with a few portable solar panels.
On the other hand, the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra manages to handle this problem much better with its 5.6kW solar input and secondary port for smaller solar panel setups. If Hysolis added something similar, it would open up the Apollo 5K to a broader range of users.
Now that we’ve given you a basic rundown of this unit, and quickly explained how it performed when we tested it out, let’s take a look at what we liked and disliked about it:
There is no denying the fact that the Apollo 5K is a powerhouse. Its huge potential for expandability, solid output power, and ultra-fast solar charging make it ideal for industrial purposes, large RV setups, or off-grid homes with serious power requirements. However, for the average user, the price and weight might just be too serious of issues.
If you’re looking for something more portable and considerably more affordable, you might be better off with something like the EcoFlow DELTA Pro. But if you want the Ferrari performance—and you are willing to pay Ferrari prices—the Apollo 5K might be worth taking a closer look at.
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