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S6-GR1P2.5K-M vs Growatt 2500-S 9 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P2.5K-M vs Growatt 2500-S

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P2.5K-M
2.5 kW 96.8 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt
Growatt 2500-S
2.5 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

S6-GR1P2.5K-M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 9 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
9 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 24 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K-M Growatt 2500-S Difference
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.3 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 13.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 2.75 kW 2.50 kW 0.25 kW apart
Max PV power 3.80 kW 3.25 kW 0.55 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.52 1.30 0.22 more oversizing headroom
Noise 20 dB 25 dB 5 dB quieter
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.6 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Weight 8.0 kg 9.1 kg 1.1 kg lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 13.3 A 11.9 A 1.4 A apart
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 60 V 50 V 10 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 359x271x141 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 359x271x141 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K-M Growatt 2500-S Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 2.50 kW 2.50 kW Same
Max AC power 2.75 kW 2.50 kW 0.25 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 11.9 A 1.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 3.80 kW 3.25 kW 0.55 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.52 1.30 +0.22 for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 60 V 50 V -10 V for Growatt 2500-S
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 13.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.3 % +0.5 pp for Growatt 2500-S
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.6 % +0.3 pp for Growatt 2500-S
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 8.0 kg 9.1 kg -1.1 kg for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 359x271x141 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 359x271x141 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB 25 dB -5 dB for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
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 - Not published by Growatt
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.