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RHI-5K-48ES-5G vs SE5000H 10 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis RHI-5K-48ES-5G vs SolarEdge SE5000H

Ginlong Solis RHI-5K-48ES-5G
Ginlong Solis
RHI-5K-48ES-5G
5 kW 96.8 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE5000H
SolarEdge
SE5000H
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE5000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 2.2 pp more efficient. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter RHI-5K-48ES-5G SE5000H Difference
European efficiency 96.8 % 99.0 % 2.2 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
Max efficiency 97.5 % 99.2 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Max PV power 8.00 kW 10.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.60 2.00 0.40 more oversizing headroom
Weight 17.0 kg 12.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 23.9 A 23.0 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 459x370x154 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
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Full specification

Parameter RHI-5K-48ES-5G SE5000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 23.9 A 23.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 8.00 kW 10.00 kW 2.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.60 2.00 +0.40 for SE5000H
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
MPPT voltage range 90-520 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 120 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 11.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 99.0 % +2.2 pp for SE5000H
Max efficiency 97.5 % 99.2 % +1.7 pp for SE5000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-58 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 100 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power 5.0 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 12.0 kg -5.0 kg for SE5000H
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for SE5000H
Dimensions 505x333x249 mm 459x370x154 mm 505x333x249 mm vs 459x370x154 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 - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.