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S6-GR1P4.6K-S vs MIN 4600TL-X 9 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P4.6K-S vs Growatt MIN 4600TL-X

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P4.6K-S
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P4.6K-S
4.6 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Growatt MIN 4600TL-X
Growatt
MIN 4600TL-X
4.6 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

S6-GR1P4.6K-S leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 3.5 A more headroom. 9 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
9 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 22 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P4.6K-S MIN 4600TL-X Difference
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 12.5 A 3.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.4 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max AC power 4.60 kW 5.06 kW 0.46 kW apart
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.44 kW 0.46 kW apart
Weight 9.0 kg 10.8 kg 1.8 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Start voltage 60 V 100 V 40 V earlier start
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Max AC current 20.9 A 22.0 A 1.1 A apart
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 80-550 V 50-550 V vs 80-550 V
Dimensions 371x330x161 mm 350x375x158 mm 371x330x161 mm vs 350x375x158 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P4.6K-S MIN 4600TL-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.60 kW 5.06 kW 0.46 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
Max AC current 20.9 A 22.0 A 1.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.44 kW 0.46 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 +0.10 for S6-GR1P4.6K-S
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 80-550 V 50-550 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 60 V 100 V -40 V for S6-GR1P4.6K-S
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 12.5 A +3.5 A for S6-GR1P4.6K-S
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.1 % Same
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.4 % +0.7 pp for MIN 4600TL-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 9.0 kg 10.8 kg -1.8 kg for S6-GR1P4.6K-S
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for S6-GR1P4.6K-S
Dimensions 371x330x161 mm 350x375x158 mm 371x330x161 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 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.