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S6-GR1P3.6K-M vs MIN 3600TL-X 7 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M vs Growatt MIN 3600TL-X

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P3.6K-M
3.6 kW 96.8 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MIN 3600TL-X
Growatt
MIN 3600TL-X
3.6 kW 97.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

S6-GR1P3.6K-M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 6.5 A more headroom. 7 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
7 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 23 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K-M MIN 3600TL-X Difference
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 12.5 A 6.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.2 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.96 kW 0.36 kW apart
Weight 8.1 kg 10.8 kg 2.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
Max PV power 5.40 kW 5.04 kW 0.36 kW apart
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.0 % 0.2 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Start voltage 60 V 100 V 40 V earlier start
MPP trackers 1 2 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 16.0 A 17.2 A 1.2 A apart
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 80-550 V 50-500 V vs 80-550 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 350x375x158 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 350x375x158 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K-M MIN 3600TL-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.96 kW 0.36 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
Max AC current 16.0 A 17.2 A 1.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 5.40 kW 5.04 kW 0.36 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 +0.10 for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 80-550 V 50-500 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 60 V 100 V -40 V for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
MPP trackers 1 2 +1 trackers for MIN 3600TL-X
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 19.0 A 12.5 A +6.5 A for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.8 % 97.0 % +0.2 pp for MIN 3600TL-X
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.2 % +0.9 pp for MIN 3600TL-X
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 10.8 kg -2.7 kg for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for S6-GR1P3.6K-M
Dimensions 373x310x160 mm 350x375x158 mm 373x310x160 mm vs 350x375x158 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.