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S6-GR1P2.5K-M vs SG2.5RS-S 11 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P2.5K-M vs Sungrow SG2.5RS-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
Sungrow SG2.5RS-S
Sungrow
SG2.5RS-S
2.5 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG2.5RS-S leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 50 V apart. 11 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
11 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 24 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K-M SG2.5RS-S Difference
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 16.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 2.75 kW 2.50 kW 0.25 kW apart
Weight 8.0 kg 6.0 kg 2.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.8 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max AC current 13.3 A 11.4 A 1.9 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 40-560 V 50-500 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 60 V 50 V 10 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 225x320x120 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 225x320x120 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K-M SG2.5RS-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 11.4 A 1.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 3.80 kW 3.75 kW Effectively the same
DC/AC ratio 1.52 1.50 Effectively the same
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 40-560 V 50-500 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 60 V 50 V -10 V for SG2.5RS-S
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 16.0 A +3.0 A for S6-GR1P2.5K-M
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.2 % +0.4 pp for SG2.5RS-S
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.8 % +0.5 pp for SG2.5RS-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 6.0 kg -2.0 kg for SG2.5RS-S
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for SG2.5RS-S
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 225x320x120 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 225x320x120 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB - Not published by Sungrow
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 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.