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SPM 3600TL-HU vs ISolar SMG II 3.6KW 6 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU vs IBC Solar ISolar SMG II 3.6KW

Growatt SPM 3600TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 3600TL-HU
3.6 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
IBC Solar
ISolar SMG II 3.6KW
3.6 kW Hybrid
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The verdict

SPM 3600TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 6 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
6 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 16 parameters
Parameter SPM 3600TL-HU ISolar SMG II 3.6KW Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 500 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.1 % 96.0 % 2.1 pp more efficient
Max PV power 5.40 kW 4.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.11 0.39 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 140 A 100 A 40 A faster charging
Weight 26.0 kg 9.0 kg 17.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 7.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW lighter
Max operating temperature 60 °C 50 °C 10 °C more heat tolerant
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V 120-450 V 150-550 V vs 120-450 V
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 482x290x113 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 482x290x113 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SPM 3600TL-HU ISolar SMG II 3.6KW 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 - Not published by IBC Solar
PV input
Max PV power 5.40 kW 4.00 kW 1.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.11 +0.39 for SPM 3600TL-HU
Max DC voltage 600 V 500 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V 120-450 V 150-550 V vs 120-450 V
Start voltage 130 V - Not published by IBC Solar
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by IBC Solar
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by IBC Solar
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A - Not published by IBC Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % - Not published by IBC Solar
Max efficiency 98.1 % 96.0 % +2.1 pp for SPM 3600TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60V - Not published by IBC Solar
Max charge current 140 A 100 A +40 A for SPM 3600TL-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 26.0 kg 9.0 kg -17.0 kg for ISolar SMG II 3.6KW
Weight per kW 7.2 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -4.7 kg/kW for ISolar SMG II 3.6KW
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 482x290x113 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 482x290x113 mm
Ingress protection IP65 - Not published by IBC Solar
Cooling natural - Not published by IBC Solar
Noise 30 dB - Not published by IBC Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 50 °C +10 °C for SPM 3600TL-HU
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by IBC Solar
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by IBC Solar
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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.