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SPM 4000TL-HU vs SUN2000-4K-LB0 13 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU vs Huawei SUN2000-4K-LB0

Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 4000TL-HU
4 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-4K-LB0
Huawei
SUN2000-4K-LB0
4 kW 96.8 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SPM 4000TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 13 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
13 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 26 parameters
Parameter SPM 4000TL-HU SUN2000-4K-LB0 Difference
European efficiency 97.6 % 96.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 16.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.40 kW 0.40 kW apart
Max charge current 140 A 16 A 124 A faster charging
Weight 26.0 kg 15.0 kg 11.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 6.5 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.1 % 97.8 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 17.4 A 20.0 A 2.6 A apart
Start voltage 130 V 50 V 80 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V 40-560 V 150-550 V vs 40-560 V
Battery voltage 40-60V 350-560 Vdc 40-60V vs 350-560 Vdc
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 425x376x150 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 425x376x150 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SPM 4000TL-HU SUN2000-4K-LB0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.40 kW 0.40 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 17.4 A 20.0 A 2.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V 40-560 V 150-550 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 130 V 50 V -80 V for SUN2000-4K-LB0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 16.0 A +6.0 A for SPM 4000TL-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % 96.8 % +0.8 pp for SPM 4000TL-HU
Max efficiency 98.1 % 97.8 % +0.3 pp for SPM 4000TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60V 350-560 Vdc 40-60V vs 350-560 Vdc
Max charge current 140 A 16 A +124 A for SPM 4000TL-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 26.0 kg 15.0 kg -11.0 kg for SUN2000-4K-LB0
Weight per kW 6.5 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW -2.8 kg/kW for SUN2000-4K-LB0
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 425x376x150 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 425x376x150 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Huawei
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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.