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MIC 1500TL-X2 vs SE1500M (aka M1500SE) 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIC 1500TL-X2 vs SolarEdge SE1500M (aka M1500SE)

Growatt MIC 1500TL-X2
Growatt
MIC 1500TL-X2
1.5 kW 97.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
SolarEdge
SE1500M (aka M1500SE)
1.5 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MIC 1500TL-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is warranty: 7 yrs longer. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter MIC 1500TL-X2 SE1500M (aka M1500SE) Difference
Warranty 5 yrs 12 yrs 7 yrs longer
European efficiency 97.0 % 96.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 11.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.4 % 97.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Max PV power 2.25 kW 2.02 kW 0.23 kW apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 75-480 V 50-550 V vs 75-480 V
Dimensions 254x274x138 mm 340x239x127 mm 254x274x138 mm vs 340x239x127 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MIC 1500TL-X2 SE1500M (aka M1500SE) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.50 kW Same
Max AC power 1.50 kW 1.50 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.1 A 7.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 2.25 kW 2.02 kW 0.23 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 +0.15 for MIC 1500TL-X2
Max DC voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 75-480 V 50-550 V vs 75-480 V
Start voltage 50 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 11.0 A +5.0 A for MIC 1500TL-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 96.5 % +0.5 pp for MIC 1500TL-X2
Max efficiency 97.4 % 97.0 % +0.4 pp for MIC 1500TL-X2
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 6.0 kg 6.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 4.0 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 254x274x138 mm 340x239x127 mm 254x274x138 mm vs 340x239x127 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 12 yrs +7 yrs for SE1500M (aka M1500SE)
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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.