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NEO 1600M-X2 vs SUN1600G3-EU-230 14 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt NEO 1600M-X2 vs Deye SUN1600G3-EU-230

Growatt NEO 1600M-X2
Growatt
NEO 1600M-X2
1.6 kW Microinverter
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Deye
SUN1600G3-EU-230
1.6 kW Microinverter
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

NEO 1600M-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 5.5 A more headroom. 14 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 5 differences
How alike are they
14 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

5 of 19 parameters
Parameter NEO 1600M-X2 SUN1600G3-EU-230 Difference
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 12.5 A 5.5 A more headroom
Warranty 12 yrs 10 yrs 2 yrs longer
Max AC power 1.60 kW 1.76 kW 0.16 kW apart
MPPT voltage range 16-55 V 25-55 V 16-55 V vs 25-55 V
Dimensions 270x396x45 mm 300x267x42 mm 270x396x45 mm vs 300x267x42 mm
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Full specification

Parameter NEO 1600M-X2 SUN1600G3-EU-230 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.60 kW 1.60 kW Same
Max AC power 1.60 kW 1.76 kW 0.16 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.3 A 7.7 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 60 V 60 V Same
MPPT voltage range 16-55 V 25-55 V 16-55 V vs 25-55 V
Start voltage 20 V - Not published by Deye
MPP trackers 4 4 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 12.5 A +5.5 A for NEO 1600M-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 96.5 % 96.5 % Same
CEC efficiency - 95.0 % Not published by Growatt
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 5.1 kg 5.2 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 270x396x45 mm 300x267x42 mm 270x396x45 mm vs 300x267x42 mm
Ingress protection IP67 IP67 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB - Not published by Deye
Max operating temperature 65 °C 65 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 12 yrs 10 yrs +2 yrs for NEO 1600M-X2
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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.