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SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU vs SE3000H 7 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU vs SolarEdge SE3000H

Deye
SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU
3 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE3000H
SolarEdge
SE3000H
3 kW 98.8 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE3000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.8 pp more efficient. 7 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
7 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 17 parameters
Parameter SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU SE3000H Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.8 % 1.8 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Max PV power 3.90 kW 6.00 kW 2.10 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 18.0 A 14.0 A 4.0 A apart
Weight 11.4 kg 12.0 kg 0.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.8 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 459x370x154 mm 433x330x248 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU SE3000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 18.0 A 14.0 A 4.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 3.90 kW 6.00 kW 2.10 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for SE3000H
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 125 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.8 % +1.8 pp for SE3000H
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % +1.6 pp for SE3000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 140 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 11.4 kg 12.0 kg -0.6 kg for SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU
Weight per kW 3.8 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SUN-3K-SG04LP1-EU
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 459x370x154 mm 433x330x248 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by SolarEdge
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by SolarEdge
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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.