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SUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU vs SE8000H 6 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU vs SolarEdge SE8000H

Deye
SUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU
7.6 kW 96.5 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE8000H
SolarEdge
SE8000H
8 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE8000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.40 kW apart. 6 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
6 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 17 parameters
Parameter SUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU SE8000H Difference
Rated AC power 7.60 kW 8.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
European efficiency 96.5 % 99.0 % 2.5 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.36 kW 8.00 kW 0.36 kW apart
Max PV power 9.88 kW 16.00 kW 6.12 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Weight 24.0 kg 19.6 kg 4.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW lighter
Max DC voltage 500 V 480 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 38.0 A 36.5 A 1.5 A apart
Dimensions 580x330x232 mm 535x370x185 mm 580x330x232 mm vs 535x370x185 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU SE8000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.60 kW 8.00 kW 0.40 kW apart
Max AC power 8.36 kW 8.00 kW 0.36 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 38.0 A 36.5 A 1.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.88 kW 16.00 kW 6.12 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for SE8000H
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 34.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.5 % 99.0 % +2.5 pp for SE8000H
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % +1.6 pp for SE8000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 190 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 24.0 kg 19.6 kg -4.4 kg for SE8000H
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.7 kg/kW for SE8000H
Dimensions 580x330x232 mm 535x370x185 mm 580x330x232 mm vs 535x370x185 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.