--- title: "AIKO vs Maxeon - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs Maxeon solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-maxeon" --- # AIKO vs Maxeon AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 36 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Maxeon leans bifacial (53% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | Maxeon | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Singapore | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Singapore | | Founded | 2009 | 2020 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | yes | yes | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | NASDAQ: MAXN | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | [https://www.maxeon.com](https://www.maxeon.com) | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | Maxeon | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 36 | +108 | | Max Power | 805 W | 555 W | +250 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 444 W | +138 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | Maxeon | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | 24.00% | +1.20 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | 21.36% | +2.29 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | Maxeon | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | -0.294%/°C | +0.023 | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 19 (53%) | +28 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 31.4 yrs | +1.9 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | Maxeon | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 7 (19.4%) | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 4 (11.1%) | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 8 (22.2%) | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 14 (38.9%) | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 3 (8.3%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | Maxeon | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 7 (19.4%) | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 17 (47.2%) | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 12 (33.3%) | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (42%) | Technology | AIKO | Maxeon | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 15 (41.7%) | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 0 | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 7 (19.4%) | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 2 (5.6%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 12 (33.3%) | ## Top panels, AIKO | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a805-grh78dw) | 805 | 25.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a800-grh78dw) | 800 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a795-grh78dw) | 795 | 24.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a790-grh78dw) | 790 | 24.6 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [AIKO-A785-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a785-grh78dw) | 785 | 24.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [AIKO-A780-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a780-grh78dw) | 780 | 24.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [AIKO-A775-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a775-grh78dw) | 775 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [AIKO-A770-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a770-grh78dw) | 770 | 24.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a700-mae78dw) | 700 | 25.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a695-mae78dw) | 695 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, Maxeon | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SPR-P7-555-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-555-com-s) | 555 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SPR-P7-550-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-550-com-s) | 550 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SPR-P7-545-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-545-com-s) | 545 | 22.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SPR-P7-540-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-540-com-s) | 540 | 22.1 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SPR-P7-535-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-535-com-s) | 535 | 21.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [SPR-P7-530-COM-S](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p7-530-com-s) | 530 | 21.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [SPR-P6-525-UPP](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p6-525-upp) | 525 | 20.2 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [SPR-P6-520-UPP](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p6-520-upp) | 520 | 20.0 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [SPR-P6-515-UPP](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p6-515-upp) | 515 | 19.8 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [SPR-P6-510-UPP](https://comparepv.com/panel/maxeon-spr-p6-510-upp) | 510 | 19.6 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary AIKO is a Chinese manufacturer that has grown rapidly into a Tier 1 BloombergNEF-rated supplier, achieving that bankability designation in Q3 2024 - a milestone reached by fewer than 2% of the world's solar companies. The company reported roughly 20 GW of annual production capacity as of early 2025, placing it firmly in the large-scale tier of Chinese module makers. Maxeon Solar Technologies is headquartered in Singapore and was spun off from SunPower in 2020, carrying a heritage of premium IBC cell engineering that predates most current N-type competitors. Maxeon holds Tier 1 status as well, though by mid-2025 the company was working through significant financial restructuring following U.S. Customs and Border Protection import restrictions imposed in July 2024. In terms of institutional footprint and manufacturing scale, AIKO currently holds the stronger position. AIKO's entire commercial lineup is built around its proprietary N-type ABC (All Back Contact) cell platform, which eliminates front-side metal contacts to maximize active surface area. Its Neostar series targets premium residential rooftops while the Infinite series addresses commercial and industrial segments, with mass-produced module efficiencies confirmed by pv-magazine at up to around 24.3-25% and a degradation rate of 0.35% per year backed by a 30-year performance warranty. Maxeon's flagship Maxeon 6 and Maxeon 7 lines also use IBC cell architecture and the company claims up to 24.9% cell efficiency in testing, with commercially available models carrying an industry-leading 40-year warranty and a measured annual degradation rate of around 0.25%. Maxeon also offers a Performance series using shingled PERC or TOPCon cells for buyers who want the brand at a lower price point, though overall Maxeon panels remain among the most expensive on the market at roughly $3.35 per watt according to EnergySage data. For most buyers in 2025, AIKO represents the more straightforward choice - competitive IBC-class efficiency, strong warranty terms, growing global availability, and a financially stable manufacturer. Maxeon's longer warranty and proven IBC pedigree still make it compelling for buyers who prioritize absolute long-term certainty and can absorb the premium, but its ongoing restructuring warrants monitoring before committing to a large installation. \---LINKS--- \- https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/ \| AIKO achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 status \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/12/aiko-launches-500-w-ci-back-contact-solar-module-with-25-efficiency/ \| AIKO launches 500 W C&I back-contact module with 25% efficiency \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/07/aiko-launches-new-rooftop-solar-panels-with-24-3-efficiency/ \| AIKO launches new rooftop panels with 24.3% efficiency \| article \- https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/maxeon-solar-panel-review/ \| Maxeon Solar Panel Review - Top tier and Top Dollar \| review \- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maxeon-solar-technologies-announces-first-half-of-2025-financial-results-302530561.html \| Maxeon Solar Technologies H1 2025 financial results \| article Sources: \- \[AIKO Achieves Prestigious Tier 1 Status by BloombergNEF\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) \- \[AIKO launches 500 W C&I back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency - pv magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/12/aiko-launches-500-w-ci-back-contact-solar-module-with-25-efficiency/) \- \[AIKO launches new rooftop solar panels with 24.3% efficiency - pv magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/07/aiko-launches-new-rooftop-solar-panels-with-24-3-efficiency/) \- \[Maxeon Solar Panel Review - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/maxeon-solar-panel-review/) \- \[Maxeon Solar Technologies H1 2025 Financial Results\](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maxeon-solar-technologies-announces-first-half-of-2025-financial-results-302530561.html) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. Energy](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-a-b-energy) - [AE Solar vs Maxeon](https://comparepv.com/ae-solar-vs-maxeon) - [AIKO vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-aeet) - [AKCOME vs Maxeon](https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-maxeon) - [AIKO vs ARTsolar](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-artsolar) - [ASM vs Maxeon](https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-maxeon) --- Source: https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-maxeon Not in this file, on the page: the distributions above drawn as charts.