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S6-EH3P8K-H-EU vs SE8000H 7 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P8K-H-EU vs SolarEdge SE8000H

Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P8K-H-EU
Ginlong Solis
S6-EH3P8K-H-EU
8 kW 97.4 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE8000H
SolarEdge
SE8000H
8 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE8000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.6 pp more efficient. 7 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
7 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 17 parameters
Parameter S6-EH3P8K-H-EU SE8000H Difference
European efficiency 97.4 % 99.0 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
Max efficiency 97.5 % 99.2 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Weight 27.6 kg 19.6 kg 8.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.5 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 12.2 A 36.5 A 24.3 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 500x600x210 mm 535x370x185 mm 500x600x210 mm vs 535x370x185 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-EH3P8K-H-EU SE8000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 12.2 A 36.5 A 24.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 16.00 kW 16.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-850 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.4 % 99.0 % +1.6 pp for SE8000H
Max efficiency 97.5 % 99.2 % +1.7 pp for SE8000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 120-600 V (note: supports max battery voltage up to 700 V) - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 50 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 27.6 kg 19.6 kg -8.0 kg for SE8000H
Weight per kW 3.5 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for SE8000H
Dimensions 500x600x210 mm 535x370x185 mm 500x600x210 mm vs 535x370x185 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 47 dB - Not published by SolarEdge
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
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.