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SPM 3600TL-HU vs GW3600-BH 11 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU vs GoodWe GW3600-BH

Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 3600TL-HU
3.6 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
GoodWe GW3600-BH
GoodWe
GW3600-BH
3.6 kW 96.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SPM 3600TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.6 pp more efficient. 11 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
11 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 18 parameters
Parameter SPM 3600TL-HU GW3600-BH Difference
European efficiency 97.6 % 96.0 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.1 % 96.6 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Weight 26.0 kg 15.5 kg 10.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 7.2 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW lighter
Noise 30 dB 35 dB 5 dB quieter
Battery voltage 40-60V 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) 40-60V vs 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH)
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 433x354x147 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 433x354x147 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SPM 3600TL-HU GW3600-BH Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 15.7 A 16.0 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 5.40 kW - Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 600 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V - Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage 130 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % 96.0 % +1.6 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max efficiency 98.1 % 96.6 % +1.5 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60V 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) 40-60V vs 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH)
Max charge current 140 A - Not published by GoodWe
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 26.0 kg 15.5 kg -10.5 kg for GW3600-BH
Weight per kW 7.2 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW -2.9 kg/kW for GW3600-BH
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 433x354x147 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 433x354x147 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB 35 dB -5 dB for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by GoodWe
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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.