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S6-GR1P3.6K-M vs S6-GR1P3.6K-S 14 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M vs Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-S

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P3.6K-M
3.6 kW 96.8 % euro Grid-tie
VS
Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-S
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P3.6K-S
3.6 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 3.0 A more headroom. 14 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
14 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 23 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K-M S6-GR1P3.6K-S Difference
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 16.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.1 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.6 % 0.3 pp more efficient
MPP trackers 1 2 1 tracker more
Weight 8.1 kg 8.9 kg 0.8 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 371x330x161 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 371x330x161 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K-M S6-GR1P3.6K-S Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 5.40 kW 5.40 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
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 60 V Same
MPP trackers 1 2 +1 trackers for S6-GR1P3.6K-S
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 16.0 A +3.0 A for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.1 % +0.3 pp for S6-GR1P3.6K-S
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.6 % +0.3 pp for S6-GR1P3.6K-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 8.1 kg 8.9 kg -0.8 kg for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 371x330x161 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 371x330x161 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB 20 dB Same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.