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MAP0 vs MB0 16 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0 vs Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0

Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MB0
12 kW 97.9 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

12 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 14.0 A more headroom. 16 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
16 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 28 parameters
Parameter MAP0 MB0 Difference
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 30.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 22.00 kW 18.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.50 0.33 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 20 A 26 A 6 A faster charging
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 460x546x242 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter MAP0 MB0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 13.20 kW 13.20 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.2 A 20.2 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 22.00 kW 18.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.83 1.50 +0.33 for MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 30.0 A +14.0 A for MB0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % +0.3 pp for MAP0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % +0.2 pp for MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V vs 600 V ~ 980 V
Max charge current 20 A 26 A +6 A for MB0
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 21.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 460x546x242 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 29 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 Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.