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SUN1600G3-EU-230 vs NEO 1800M-X2 13 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN1600G3-EU-230 vs Growatt NEO 1800M-X2

Deye
SUN1600G3-EU-230
1.6 kW Microinverter
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VS
Growatt NEO 1800M-X2
Growatt
NEO 1800M-X2
1.8 kW Microinverter
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The verdict

NEO 1800M-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 13 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
13 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 19 parameters
Parameter SUN1600G3-EU-230 NEO 1800M-X2 Difference
Rated AC power 1.60 kW 1.80 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 18.0 A 5.5 A more headroom
Warranty 10 yrs 12 yrs 2 yrs longer
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 25-55 V 16-55 V 25-55 V vs 16-55 V
Dimensions 300x267x42 mm 270x396x45 mm 300x267x42 mm vs 270x396x45 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN1600G3-EU-230 NEO 1800M-X2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.60 kW 1.80 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 1.76 kW 1.80 kW Effectively the same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.7 A 8.2 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 60 V 60 V Same
MPPT voltage range 25-55 V 16-55 V 25-55 V vs 16-55 V
Start voltage - 20 V Not published by Deye
MPP trackers 4 4 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 18.0 A +5.5 A for NEO 1800M-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 96.5 % 96.5 % Same
CEC efficiency 95.0 % - Not published by Growatt
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 5.2 kg 5.1 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for NEO 1800M-X2
Dimensions 300x267x42 mm 270x396x45 mm 300x267x42 mm vs 270x396x45 mm
Ingress protection IP67 IP67 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Deye
Max operating temperature 65 °C 65 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 12 yrs +2 yrs for NEO 1800M-X2
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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.