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SPH5000TL BL-UP vs StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE 8 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPH5000TL BL-UP vs SolarEdge StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE

Growatt SPH5000TL BL-UP
Growatt
SPH5000TL BL-UP
5 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge
StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.8 pp more efficient. 8 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
8 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 16 parameters
Parameter SPH5000TL BL-UP StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % 1.8 pp more efficient
Warranty 5 yrs 25 yrs 20 yrs longer
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Weight 27.0 kg 9.0 kg 18.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 22.0 A 23.0 A 1.0 A apart
Dimensions 456x565x188 mm 280x370x142 mm 456x565x188 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SPH5000TL BL-UP StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE 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 Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 22.0 A 23.0 A 1.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.50 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
DC/AC ratio 1.90 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
MPPT voltage range 120-550 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 120 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 99.0 % +1.8 pp for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Max efficiency 97.6 % 99.2 % +1.6 pp for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-59V - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 86 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power 4.0 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Physical
Weight 27.0 kg 9.0 kg -18.0 kg for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Weight per kW 5.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -3.6 kg/kW for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Dimensions 456x565x188 mm 280x370x142 mm 456x565x188 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
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 Not published by Growatt
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 25 yrs +20 yrs for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
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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.