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S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND vs SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0) 8 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND vs SMA Solar SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0)

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
5 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
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SMA Solar SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0)
SMA Solar
SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0)
5 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.2 pp more efficient. 8 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
8 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 22 parameters
Parameter S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0) Difference
European efficiency 97.7 % 96.5 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.0 % 1.3 pp more efficient
Weight 14.7 kg 17.5 kg 2.8 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Noise 30 dB 25 dB 5 dB quieter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Max AC current 7.6 A 22.8 A 15.2 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 125 V 35 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 110-500 V 160-1000 V vs 110-500 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 470x435x176 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 470x435x176 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage - 230 V Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current 7.6 A 22.8 A 15.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.50 kW 7.50 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 110-500 V 160-1000 V vs 110-500 V
Start voltage 160 V 125 V -35 V for SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 96.5 % +1.2 pp for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.0 % +1.3 pp for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
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 14.7 kg 17.5 kg -2.8 kg for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 470x435x176 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 470x435x176 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB 25 dB -5 dB for SB5.0-1AV-41 (Sunny Boy 5.0)
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.