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SUN2000-8K-LC0 vs SE8000H 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-8K-LC0 vs SolarEdge SE8000H

Huawei SUN2000-8K-LC0
Huawei
SUN2000-8K-LC0
8 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE8000H
SolarEdge
SE8000H
8 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE8000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.5 pp more efficient. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-8K-LC0 SE8000H Difference
European efficiency 97.5 % 99.0 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.2 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max PV power 12.00 kW 16.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Weight 14.5 kg 19.6 kg 5.1 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 40.0 A 36.5 A 3.5 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 376x425x150 mm 535x370x185 mm 376x425x150 mm vs 535x370x185 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-8K-LC0 SE8000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 40.0 A 36.5 A 3.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 12.00 kW 16.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for SE8000H
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 50 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 3 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 99.0 % +1.5 pp for SE8000H
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.2 % +1.1 pp for SE8000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-560 V DC - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 25 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 14.5 kg 19.6 kg -5.1 kg for SUN2000-8K-LC0
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for SUN2000-8K-LC0
Dimensions 376x425x150 mm 535x370x185 mm 376x425x150 mm vs 535x370x185 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
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 Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.