Growatt SPF 5000T DVM vs PowMr POW-SunSmart SP5K
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The verdict
4 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is max efficiency: 6.0 pp more efficient. 4 of 8 comparable parameters are identical, with 24 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.
See all 4 differencesHow alike are they
4
of 8 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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4 of 8 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
SPF 5000T DVM
POW-SunSmart SP5K
Difference
Max efficiency
98.0 %
92.0 %
6.0 pp more efficient
Weight
47.0 kg
14.0 kg
33.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW
9.4 kg/kW
2.8 kg/kW
6.6 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions
540x360x218 mm
350x447x133 mm
540x360x218 mm vs 350x447x133 mm
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Full specification
Parameter
SPF 5000T DVM
POW-SunSmart SP5K
Difference
AC output
Rated AC power
5.00 kW
5.00 kW
Same
Max AC power
5.00 kW
5.00 kW
Same
Grid connection
Single-phase
-
Not published by PowMr
Nominal AC voltage
240 V
-
Not published by PowMr
Max AC current
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
PV input
Max PV power
-
5.50 kW
Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio
-
1.10
Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage
150 V
-
Not published by PowMr
MPPT voltage range
60-145 V
-
Not published by PowMr
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 %
92.0 %
+6.0 pp for SPF 5000T DVM
CEC efficiency
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input
Yes
Yes
Same
Battery voltage
48VDC
-
Not published by PowMr
Max charge current
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight
47.0 kg
14.0 kg
-33.0 kg for POW-SunSmart SP5K
Weight per kW
9.4 kg/kW
2.8 kg/kW
-6.6 kg/kW for POW-SunSmart SP5K
Dimensions
540x360x218 mm
350x447x133 mm
540x360x218 mm vs 350x447x133 mm
Ingress protection
IP20
-
Not published by PowMr
Cooling
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Noise
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature
45 °C
-
Not published by PowMr
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
-
-
Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary
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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.