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SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU vs MOD 5000TL3-HU 8 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU vs Growatt MOD 5000TL3-HU

Deye
SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU
5 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
VS
Growatt MOD 5000TL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 5000TL3-HU
5 kW 97.8 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

MOD 5000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 8 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 17 differences
How alike are they
8 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

17 of 25 parameters
Parameter SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU MOD 5000TL3-HU Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max DC voltage 500 V 1000 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 20.0 A 7.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.3 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max PV power 6.50 kW 10.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 140 A 25 A 115 A faster charging
Weight 14.0 kg 19.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.8 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Start voltage 125 V 180 V 55 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 140-1000 V 150-425 V vs 140-1000 V
Battery voltage 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) 600-980 V 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) vs 600-980 V
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 468x408x202 mm 433x330x248 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU MOD 5000TL3-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.50 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current - 8.3 A Not published by Deye
PV input
Max PV power 6.50 kW 10.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for MOD 5000TL3-HU
Max DC voltage 500 V 1000 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 140-1000 V 150-425 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 125 V 180 V -55 V for SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 20.0 A +7.0 A for MOD 5000TL3-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.8 % +0.8 pp for MOD 5000TL3-HU
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.3 % +0.7 pp for MOD 5000TL3-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) 600-980 V 20-30 V (24V model) / 40-60 V (others) vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 140 A 25 A +115 A for SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 14.0 kg 19.0 kg -5.0 kg for SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU
Weight per kW 2.8 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for SUN-5K-SG04LP1-EU
Dimensions 433x330x248 mm 468x408x202 mm 433x330x248 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB 29 dB Effectively the same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Deye
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Deye
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs +5 yrs for MOD 5000TL3-HU
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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.