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SPM 4600TL-HU vs SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) 11 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt SPM 4600TL-HU vs SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)

Growatt SPM 4600TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 4600TL-HU
4.6 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
SolarEdge
SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
4.6 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max pv power: 0.69 kW apart. 11 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
11 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 20 parameters
Parameter SPM 4600TL-HU SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.21 kW 0.69 kW apart
Weight 26.0 kg 16.4 kg 9.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW lighter
Noise 30 dB 50 dB 20 dB quieter
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 20.0 A 13.0 A 7.0 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 4600TL-HU SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 13.0 A 7.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.21 kW 0.69 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 +0.15 for SPM 4600TL-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 % 97.5 % Effectively the same
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 SE8K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW -2.1 kg/kW for SE8K (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 4600TL-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.