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SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU vs MIN 3600TL-XH 12 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU vs Growatt MIN 3600TL-XH

Deye
SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU
3.6 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
VS
Growatt MIN 3600TL-XH
Growatt
MIN 3600TL-XH
3.6 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

MIN 3600TL-XH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 50 V apart. 12 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
12 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU MIN 3600TL-XH Difference
Max DC voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V apart
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max PV power 4.68 kW 7.20 kW 2.52 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 135 A 17 A 118 A faster charging
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.2 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 13.5 A 0.5 A more headroom
Start voltage 125 V 100 V 25 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 70-550 V 150-425 V vs 70-550 V
Battery voltage 40-60 V 360-550V 40-60 V vs 360-550V
Dimensions 433x330x238 mm 350x375x160 mm 433x330x238 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU MIN 3600TL-XH Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 15.7 A 16.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 4.68 kW 7.20 kW 2.52 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for MIN 3600TL-XH
Max DC voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 70-550 V 150-425 V vs 70-550 V
Start voltage 125 V 100 V -25 V for MIN 3600TL-XH
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 13.5 A +0.5 A for MIN 3600TL-XH
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.2 % +0.2 pp for MIN 3600TL-XH
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % +0.6 pp for MIN 3600TL-XH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60 V 360-550V 40-60 V vs 360-550V
Max charge current 135 A 17 A +118 A for SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-AU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight - 10.8 kg Not published by Deye
Weight per kW - 3.0 kg/kW Not published by Deye
Dimensions 433x330x238 mm 350x375x160 mm 433x330x238 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Deye
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Deye
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Deye
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 5 yrs Same
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Written summary

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