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RHI-5K-48ES-5G vs SUN2000L-5KTL 13 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis RHI-5K-48ES-5G vs Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL

Ginlong Solis RHI-5K-48ES-5G
Ginlong Solis
RHI-5K-48ES-5G
5 kW 96.8 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-5KTL
5 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000L-5KTL leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.2 pp more efficient. 13 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
13 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 23 parameters
Parameter RHI-5K-48ES-5G SUN2000L-5KTL Difference
European efficiency 96.8 % 98.0 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.5 % 98.6 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max charge current 100 A 10 A 90 A faster charging
Weight 17.0 kg 10.6 kg 6.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 23.9 A 25.0 A 1.1 A apart
MPPT voltage range 90-520 V 120-480 V 90-520 V vs 120-480 V
Battery voltage 42-58 V 350-450 Vdc 42-58 V vs 350-450 Vdc
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 375x375x162 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
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Full specification

Parameter RHI-5K-48ES-5G SUN2000L-5KTL Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 23.9 A 25.0 A 1.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 8.00 kW - Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio 1.60 - Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-520 V 120-480 V 90-520 V vs 120-480 V
Start voltage 120 V 120 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 11.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 98.0 % +1.2 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
Max efficiency 97.5 % 98.6 % +1.1 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-58 V 350-450 Vdc 42-58 V vs 350-450 Vdc
Max charge current 100 A 10 A +90 A for RHI-5K-48ES-5G
Backup power 5.0 kW - Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 10.6 kg -6.4 kg for SUN2000L-5KTL
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW -1.3 kg/kW for SUN2000L-5KTL
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 375x375x162 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Huawei
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.