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MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E) vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 5 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E) vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

Growatt MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E)
Growatt
MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E)
4.2 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
4 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 5 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
5 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 18 parameters
Parameter MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E) SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
Rated AC power 4.20 kW 4.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.8 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Warranty 10 yrs 25 yrs 15 yrs longer
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 4.20 kW 4.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Weight 10.8 kg 9.0 kg 1.8 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.55 0.05 more oversizing headroom
Max PV power 6.30 kW 6.20 kW 0.10 kW apart
Max AC current 19.0 A 18.5 A 0.5 A apart
Dimensions 375x350x158 mm 280x370x142 mm 375x350x158 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MIN 4200TL-X2 (Pro E) SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.20 kW 4.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 4.20 kW 4.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 19.0 A 18.5 A 0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.30 kW 6.20 kW 0.10 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.55 +0.05 for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-550 V - Not published by SolarEdge
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 18.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.8 % +1.6 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % +0.8 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 10.8 kg 9.0 kg -1.8 kg for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 375x350x158 mm 280x370x142 mm 375x350x158 mm vs 280x370x142 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 - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 25 yrs +15 yrs for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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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.