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SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 vs HYD 4600-EP 14 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 vs Sofar Solar HYD 4600-EP

Huawei SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Huawei
SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
4.6 kW 97.7 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sofar Solar
HYD 4600-EP
4.6 kW 94.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 3.1 pp more efficient. 14 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
14 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 26 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 HYD 4600-EP Difference
European efficiency 97.7 % 94.6 % 3.1 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.8 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.00 kW 4.60 kW 0.40 kW apart
Max charge current 15 A 100 A 85 A faster charging
Weight 12.0 kg 21.5 kg 9.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW lighter
MPP trackers 2 1 1 tracker more
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 13.0 A 0.5 A more headroom
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 90-550 V 90-560 V vs 90-550 V
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) 42-58 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) vs 42-58 Vdc
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 503x482x183 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 503x482x183 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1 HYD 4600-EP Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 4.60 kW 0.40 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.90 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 90-550 V 90-560 V vs 90-550 V
Start voltage 100 V 100 V Same
MPP trackers 2 1 +1 trackers for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 13.0 A +0.5 A for HYD 4600-EP
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 94.6 % +3.1 pp for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.8 % +0.6 pp for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
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) 42-58 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) vs 42-58 Vdc
Max charge current 15 A 100 A +85 A for HYD 4600-EP
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 12.0 kg 21.5 kg -9.5 kg for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW -2.1 kg/kW for SUN2000-4.6KTL-L1
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 503x482x183 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 503x482x183 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 Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
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.