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S5-GC60K vs GW60KN-MT 12 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC60K vs GoodWe GW60KN-MT

Ginlong Solis S5-GC60K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC60K
60 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
VS
GoodWe GW60KN-MT
GoodWe
GW60KN-MT
60 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
The verdict

GW60KN-MT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 12.0 A more headroom. 12 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
12 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 20 parameters
Parameter S5-GC60K GW60KN-MT Difference
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 44.0 A 12.0 A more headroom
Weight 53.7 kg 64.0 kg 10.3 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 100.3 A 96.0 A 4.3 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 788x586x267 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 788x586x267 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC60K GW60KN-MT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 60.00 kW 60.00 kW Same
Max AC power 66.00 kW 66.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 100.3 A 96.0 A 4.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 195 V 200 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 44.0 A +12.0 A for GW60KN-MT
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % +0.2 pp for GW60KN-MT
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 53.7 kg 64.0 kg -10.3 kg for S5-GC60K
Weight per kW 0.9 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 788x586x267 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 788x586x267 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °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 Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.