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GW5k-ET vs SE5000H 6 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW5k-ET vs SolarEdge SE5000H

GoodWe GW5k-ET
GoodWe
GW5k-ET
5 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE5000H
SolarEdge
SE5000H
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE5000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.8 pp more efficient. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW5k-ET SE5000H Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % 1.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max PV power 6.50 kW 10.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 0.70 more oversizing headroom
Weight 24.0 kg 12.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.5 A 23.0 A 14.5 A apart
Dimensions 415x516x180 mm 459x370x154 mm 415x516x180 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW5k-ET SE5000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.5 A 23.0 A 14.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.50 kW 10.00 kW 3.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 2.00 +0.70 for SE5000H
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-850 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 180 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % +1.8 pp for SE5000H
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % +1.2 pp for SE5000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 180-600 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 25 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 24.0 kg 12.0 kg -12.0 kg for SE5000H
Weight per kW 4.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -2.4 kg/kW for SE5000H
Dimensions 415x516x180 mm 459x370x154 mm 415x516x180 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by SolarEdge
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.