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SUN-6K-SG04LP1-AU vs SE6000H 8 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-6K-SG04LP1-AU vs SolarEdge SE6000H

Deye
SUN-6K-SG04LP1-AU
6 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
VS
SolarEdge SE6000H
SolarEdge
SE6000H
6 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

SE6000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 2.0 pp more efficient. 8 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
8 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 17 parameters
Parameter SUN-6K-SG04LP1-AU SE6000H Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 99.0 % 2.0 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max PV power 7.80 kW 12.00 kW 4.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Weight 14.0 kg 12.0 kg 2.0 kg lighter
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 26.1 A 27.5 A 1.4 A apart
Dimensions 433x330x238 mm 459x370x154 mm 433x330x238 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-6K-SG04LP1-AU SE6000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Max AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 26.1 A 27.5 A 1.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.80 kW 12.00 kW 4.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for SE6000H
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 % 99.0 % +2.0 pp for SE6000H
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % +1.6 pp for SE6000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 135 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 14.0 kg 12.0 kg -2.0 kg for SE6000H
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SE6000H
Dimensions 433x330x238 mm 459x370x154 mm 433x330x238 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

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