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MIN 3600TL-XH vs SPM 3600TL-HU 15 of 27 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIN 3600TL-XH vs Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU

Growatt MIN 3600TL-XH
Growatt
MIN 3600TL-XH
3.6 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 3600TL-HU
3.6 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

12 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 50 V apart. 15 of 27 comparable parameters are identical, with 5 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
15 of 27 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 27 parameters
Parameter MIN 3600TL-XH SPM 3600TL-HU Difference
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 22.0 A 8.5 A more headroom
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max PV power 7.20 kW 5.40 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.50 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 17 A 140 A 123 A faster charging
Weight 10.8 kg 26.0 kg 15.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 7.2 kg/kW 4.2 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 100 V 130 V 30 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 150-550 V 70-550 V vs 150-550 V
Battery voltage 360-550V 40-60V 360-550V vs 40-60V
Dimensions 350x375x160 mm 330x580x230 mm 350x375x160 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MIN 3600TL-XH SPM 3600TL-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 15.7 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 7.20 kW 5.40 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.50 +0.50 for MIN 3600TL-XH
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 150-550 V 70-550 V vs 150-550 V
Start voltage 100 V 130 V -30 V for MIN 3600TL-XH
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 22.0 A +8.5 A for SPM 3600TL-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.6 % +0.4 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max efficiency 98.2 % 98.1 % Effectively the same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 360-550V 40-60V 360-550V vs 40-60V
Max charge current 17 A 140 A +123 A for SPM 3600TL-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 10.8 kg 26.0 kg -15.2 kg for MIN 3600TL-XH
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 7.2 kg/kW -4.2 kg/kW for MIN 3600TL-XH
Dimensions 350x375x160 mm 330x580x230 mm 350x375x160 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 5 yrs Same
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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.