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SUN-1.5K-G vs SE1500M (aka M1500SE) 13 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-1.5K-G vs SolarEdge SE1500M (aka M1500SE)

Deye SUN-1.5K-G
Deye
SUN-1.5K-G
1.5 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
SolarEdge
SE1500M (aka M1500SE)
1.5 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN-1.5K-G leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 13 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
13 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN-1.5K-G SE1500M (aka M1500SE) Difference
European efficiency 97.1 % 96.5 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 11.0 A 1.5 A more headroom
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 75-480 V 70-550 V vs 75-480 V
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 340x239x127 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 340x239x127 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-1.5K-G SE1500M (aka M1500SE) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.50 kW Same
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.2 A 7.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 2.00 kW 2.02 kW Effectively the same
DC/AC ratio 1.33 1.35 Effectively the same
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 75-480 V 70-550 V vs 75-480 V
Start voltage 80 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 11.0 A +1.5 A for SUN-1.5K-G
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 96.5 % +0.6 pp for SUN-1.5K-G
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.0 % +0.3 pp for SUN-1.5K-G
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 6.0 kg 6.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 4.0 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 340x239x127 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 340x239x127 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 25 dB Same
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-1.5K-G
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 12 yrs Not published by Deye
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.