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GW25K-MT vs SE25K 7 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW25K-MT vs SolarEdge SE25K

GoodWe GW25K-MT
GoodWe
GW25K-MT
25 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SE25K
25 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 7 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
7 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 16 parameters
Parameter GW25K-MT SE25K Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 27.50 kW 25.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Weight 40.0 kg 32.0 kg 8.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.3 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current 40.0 A 36.2 A 3.8 A apart
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-950 V 680-1000 V 200-950 V vs 680-1000 V
Dimensions 590x480x200 mm 550x317x273 mm 590x480x200 mm vs 550x317x273 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW25K-MT SE25K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 25.00 kW 25.00 kW Same
Max AC power 27.50 kW 25.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 40.0 A 36.2 A 3.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 43.75 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.75 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-950 V 680-1000 V 200-950 V vs 680-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % +0.4 pp for GW25K-MT
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.3 % +0.4 pp for GW25K-MT
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 40.0 kg 32.0 kg -8.0 kg for SE25K
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SE25K
Dimensions 590x480x200 mm 550x317x273 mm 590x480x200 mm vs 550x317x273 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 62 dB Not published by GoodWe
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
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.