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MIN 4600TL-XH vs SPH4600TL BL-UP 15 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIN 4600TL-XH vs Growatt SPH4600TL BL-UP

Growatt MIN 4600TL-XH
Growatt
MIN 4600TL-XH
4.6 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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Growatt SPH4600TL BL-UP
Growatt
SPH4600TL BL-UP
4.6 kW 97.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MIN 4600TL-XH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max efficiency: 1.0 pp more efficient. 15 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
15 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 26 parameters
Parameter MIN 4600TL-XH SPH4600TL BL-UP Difference
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.4 % 1.0 pp more efficient
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.1 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max charge current 17 A 86 A 69 A faster charging
Weight 10.8 kg 27.0 kg 16.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 5.9 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW lighter
Max PV power 9.20 kW 9.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 120-550 V 70-550 V vs 120-550 V
Start voltage 100 V 120 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 360-550V 42-59V 360-550V vs 42-59V
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 350x375x160 mm 456x565x188 mm 350x375x160 mm vs 456x565x188 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MIN 4600TL-XH SPH4600TL BL-UP Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.20 kW 9.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.96 Effectively the same
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 120-550 V 70-550 V vs 120-550 V
Start voltage 100 V 120 V -20 V for MIN 4600TL-XH
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 13.5 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.1 % +0.4 pp for MIN 4600TL-XH
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.4 % +1.0 pp for MIN 4600TL-XH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 360-550V 42-59V 360-550V vs 42-59V
Max charge current 17 A 86 A +69 A for SPH4600TL BL-UP
Backup power - 4.0 kW Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight 10.8 kg 27.0 kg -16.2 kg for MIN 4600TL-XH
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 5.9 kg/kW -3.5 kg/kW for MIN 4600TL-XH
Dimensions 350x375x160 mm 456x565x188 mm 350x375x160 mm vs 456x565x188 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Growatt
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.