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GW6K-DNS-CN-G40 vs S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW6K-DNS-CN-G40 vs Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND

GoodWe GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
6 kW Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND
6 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

GW6K-DNS-CN-G40 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 500 V apart. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter GW6K-DNS-CN-G40 S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
Max AC power 6.60 kW 6.00 kW 0.60 kW apart
Weight 9.2 kg 14.7 kg 5.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Noise 25 dB 30 dB 5 dB quieter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Max AC current 30.0 A 9.1 A 20.9 A apart
Start voltage 50 V 160 V 110 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 160-1000 V 40-560 V vs 160-1000 V
Dimensions 323x358x165 mm 410x355x179 mm 323x358x165 mm vs 410x355x179 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW6K-DNS-CN-G40 S6-GR3P-6K02-NV-ND Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Max AC power 6.60 kW 6.00 kW 0.60 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 220 V - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current 30.0 A 9.1 A 20.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 9.00 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 160-1000 V 40-560 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 50 V 160 V -110 V for GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 21.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency - 97.7 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for S6-GR3P-6K02-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 9.2 kg 14.7 kg -5.5 kg for GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
Dimensions 323x358x165 mm 410x355x179 mm 323x358x165 mm vs 410x355x179 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 30 dB -5 dB for GW6K-DNS-CN-G40
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.