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S6-GR1P4.6K vs Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS 8 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P4.6K vs Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P4.6K
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P4.6K
4.6 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS
Fronius International
Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS
4.6 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

15 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 400 V apart. 8 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
8 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 23 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P4.6K Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 18.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 6.90 kW 7.50 kW 0.60 kW apart
Weight 12.0 kg 21.5 kg 9.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.1 % 0.4 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.63 0.13 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 23.8 A 21.7 A 2.1 A apart
Max operating temperature 60 °C 55 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 50-520 V 80-800 V 50-520 V vs 80-800 V
Start voltage 60 V 80 V 20 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 645x431x204 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 645x431x204 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P4.6K Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 23.8 A 21.7 A 2.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW 7.50 kW 0.60 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.63 +0.13 for Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-520 V 80-800 V 50-520 V vs 80-800 V
Start voltage 60 V 80 V -20 V for S6-GR1P4.6K
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 18.0 A +4.0 A for Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.1 % Same
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.1 % +0.4 pp for Fronius Primo 5.0-1 AUS
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 12.0 kg 21.5 kg -9.5 kg for S6-GR1P4.6K
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW -2.1 kg/kW for S6-GR1P4.6K
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 645x431x204 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 645x431x204 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 20 dB - Not published by Fronius International
Max operating temperature 60 °C 55 °C +5 °C for S6-GR1P4.6K
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Fronius International
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.