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MB0 vs MAP0 16 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

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

Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MB0
12 kW 97.9 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-12K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MAP0
12 kW 98.2 % 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 MB0 MAP0 Difference
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 16.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 18.00 kW 22.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.83 0.33 more oversizing headroom
Max charge current 26 A 20 A 6 A faster charging
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 160-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600-980 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 460x546x242 mm 490x460x130 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 490x460x130 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter MB0 MAP0 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 18.00 kW 22.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.83 +0.33 for MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 160-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for MAP0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 16.0 A +14.0 A for MB0
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % +0.3 pp for MAP0
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % +0.2 pp for MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600-980 V 600 V ~ 980 V vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 26 A 20 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 460x546x242 mm 490x460x130 mm 460x546x242 mm vs 490x460x130 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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.