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DVM vs DVM-MPV 11 of 14 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPF 4000T DVM vs Growatt SPF 4000T DVM-MPV

Growatt SPF 4000T DVM
Growatt
SPF 4000T DVM
4 kW Off-grid
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Growatt SPF 4000T DVM-MPV
Growatt
SPF 4000T DVM-MPV
4 kW Off-grid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

DVM leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 11 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 18 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 3 differences
How alike are they
11 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

3 of 14 parameters
Parameter DVM DVM-MPV Difference
Max DC voltage 150 V 250 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 85.0 % 13.0 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 60-145 V 60-245 V 60-145 V vs 60-245 V
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Full specification

Parameter DVM DVM-MPV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase - Not published by Growatt
Nominal AC voltage 240 V 240 V Same
Max AC current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
PV input
Max PV power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.25 1.25 Same
Max DC voltage 150 V 250 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 60-145 V 60-245 V 60-145 V vs 60-245 V
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 98.0 % 85.0 % +13.0 pp for DVM
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 48VDC - Not published by Growatt
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 42.0 kg 42.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 10.5 kg/kW 10.5 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 540x360x218 mm 540x360x218 mm Same
Ingress protection IP20 IP20 Same
Cooling - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 45 °C 45 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Growatt
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.