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S6-GR1P1.5K-M vs GW1500-SS 9 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P1.5K-M vs GoodWe GW1500-SS

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P1.5K-M
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P1.5K-M
1.5 kW 96.4 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
GoodWe
GW1500-SS
1.5 kW 97.4 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

12 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 1.0 pp more efficient. 9 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
9 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 21 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P1.5K-M GW1500-SS Difference
European efficiency 96.4 % 97.4 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
Max efficiency 97.1 % 97.8 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max PV power 2.30 kW 1.80 kW 0.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.53 1.20 0.33 more oversizing headroom
Weight 7.7 kg 12.0 kg 4.3 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.1 kg/kW 8.0 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW lighter
Noise 20 dB 25 dB 5 dB quieter
Start voltage 60 V 125 V 65 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 125-450 V 50-500 V vs 125-450 V
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 332x370x148 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 332x370x148 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P1.5K-M GW1500-SS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.50 kW Same
Max AC power 1.65 kW 1.65 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 8.1 A 8.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 2.30 kW 1.80 kW 0.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.53 1.20 +0.33 for S6-GR1P1.5K-M
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 125-450 V 50-500 V vs 125-450 V
Start voltage 60 V 125 V -65 V for S6-GR1P1.5K-M
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.4 % 97.4 % +1.0 pp for GW1500-SS
Max efficiency 97.1 % 97.8 % +0.7 pp for GW1500-SS
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 7.7 kg 12.0 kg -4.3 kg for S6-GR1P1.5K-M
Weight per kW 5.1 kg/kW 8.0 kg/kW -2.9 kg/kW for S6-GR1P1.5K-M
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 332x370x148 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 332x370x148 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB 25 dB -5 dB for S6-GR1P1.5K-M
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.