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GW5K-DT vs Solis-3P5K-4G 13 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW5K-DT vs Solis-3P5K-4G

GoodWe GW5K-DT
GoodWe
GW5K-DT
5 kW 97.6 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P5K-4G
5 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW5K-DT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 3.0 kg lighter. 13 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
13 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 19 parameters
Parameter GW5K-DT Solis-3P5K-4G Difference
Weight 15.0 kg 18.0 kg 3.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 180-850 V 160-850 V 180-850 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 433x354x147 mm 563x310x219 mm 433x354x147 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW5K-DT Solis-3P5K-4G Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.50 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 8.0 A 7.9 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power - 6.00 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.20 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-850 V 160-850 V 180-850 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for GW5K-DT
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.8 % +0.2 pp for Solis-3P5K-4G
Max efficiency 98.2 % 98.3 % Effectively the same
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 15.0 kg 18.0 kg -3.0 kg for GW5K-DT
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for GW5K-DT
Dimensions 433x354x147 mm 563x310x219 mm 433x354x147 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.