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S5-GR1P9K vs Solis-3P9K-4G 7 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P9K vs Solis-3P9K-4G

Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P9K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GR1P9K
9 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P9K-4G
9 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Solis-3P9K-4G leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 7 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
7 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 21 parameters
Parameter S5-GR1P9K Solis-3P9K-4G Difference
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.8 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
Max PV power 13.50 kW 10.80 kW 2.70 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 0.30 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 41.3 A 14.3 A 27.0 A apart
Start voltage 120 V 180 V 60 V earlier start
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 100-500 V 160-850 V 100-500 V vs 160-850 V
Weight 18.5 kg 18.0 kg 0.5 kg lighter
Dimensions 579x333x253 mm 563x310x219 mm 579x333x253 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GR1P9K Solis-3P9K-4G Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 9.00 kW 9.00 kW Same
Max AC power 9.90 kW 9.90 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 41.3 A 14.3 A 27.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 13.50 kW 10.80 kW 2.70 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 +0.30 for S5-GR1P9K
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 100-500 V 160-850 V 100-500 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 120 V 180 V -60 V for S5-GR1P9K
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for S5-GR1P9K
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.8 % +0.7 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
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 18.5 kg 18.0 kg -0.5 kg for Solis-3P9K-4G
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 579x333x253 mm 563x310x219 mm 579x333x253 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise 30 dB - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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 Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.