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SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 vs SUN2000L-4.6KTL 13 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 vs Huawei SUN2000L-4.6KTL

Huawei SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Huawei
SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
4.6 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000L-4.6KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-4.6KTL
4.6 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 1.5 A more headroom. 13 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
13 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 SUN2000L-4.6KTL Difference
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 11.0 A 1.5 A more headroom
Max charge current 15 A 10 A 5 A faster charging
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.0 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight 12.0 kg 10.6 kg 1.4 kg lighter
Max AC current 20.9 A 23.0 A 2.1 A apart
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 120-480 V 90-560 V vs 120-480 V
Start voltage 100 V 120 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) 350-450 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) vs 350-450 Vdc
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 375x375x162 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 SUN2000L-4.6KTL Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 20.9 A 23.0 A 2.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW - Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 120-480 V 90-560 V vs 120-480 V
Start voltage 100 V 120 V -20 V for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 11.0 A +1.5 A for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 98.0 % +0.3 pp for SUN2000L-4.6KTL
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000L-4.6KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) 350-450 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) vs 350-450 Vdc
Max charge current 15 A 10 A +5 A for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 12.0 kg 10.6 kg -1.4 kg for SUN2000L-4.6KTL
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SUN2000L-4.6KTL
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 375x375x162 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Huawei
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.