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SPM 4000TL-HU vs SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU vs SolarEdge SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)

Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 4000TL-HU
4 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
SolarEdge
SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
4 kW 97.3 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max pv power: 0.60 kW apart. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter SPM 4000TL-HU SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
Max PV power 6.00 kW 5.40 kW 0.60 kW apart
Weight 26.0 kg 16.4 kg 9.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 6.5 kg/kW 4.1 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW lighter
Noise 30 dB 50 dB 20 dB quieter
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Max AC current 17.4 A 11.5 A 5.9 A apart
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 540x315x260 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SPM 4000TL-HU SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 17.4 A 11.5 A 5.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.00 kW 5.40 kW 0.60 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 +0.15 for SPM 4000TL-HU
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-550 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 130 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 22.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.3 % +0.3 pp for SPM 4000TL-HU
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.0 % Effectively the same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60V - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 140 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 26.0 kg 16.4 kg -9.6 kg for SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
Weight per kW 6.5 kg/kW 4.1 kg/kW -2.4 kg/kW for SE7K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
Dimensions 330x580x230 mm 540x315x260 mm 330x580x230 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 30 dB 50 dB -20 dB for SPM 4000TL-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 SolarEdge
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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.