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SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-EU vs MIN 3600TL-XA 7 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-EU vs Growatt MIN 3600TL-XA

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

MIN 3600TL-XA leads on the differences that matter

The largest is warranty: 5 yrs longer. 7 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
7 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 16 parameters
Parameter SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-EU MIN 3600TL-XA Difference
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max charge current 140 A 17 A 123 A faster charging
Weight 14.0 kg 10.8 kg 3.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.9 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.2 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC power 3.69 kW 3.60 kW 0.09 kW apart
Battery voltage 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) 360-550 V 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) vs 360-550 V
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 350x375x160 mm 433x330x248 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-EU MIN 3600TL-XA Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.69 kW 3.60 kW 0.09 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current - 16.0 A Not published by Deye
PV input
Max PV power 3.90 kW - Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio 1.08 - Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage 500 V - Not published by Growatt
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V - Not published by Growatt
Start voltage 125 V - Not published by Growatt
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A - Not published by Growatt
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.2 % +0.2 pp for MIN 3600TL-XA
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.2 % +0.6 pp for MIN 3600TL-XA
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) 360-550 V 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) vs 360-550 V
Max charge current 140 A 17 A +123 A for SUN-3.6K-SG04LP1-EU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 14.0 kg 10.8 kg -3.2 kg for MIN 3600TL-XA
Weight per kW 3.9 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for MIN 3600TL-XA
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 350x375x160 mm 433x330x248 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs +5 yrs for MIN 3600TL-XA
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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.