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SUN2000L-3.68KTL vs SH3.6RS 14 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000L-3.68KTL vs Sungrow SH3.6RS

Huawei SUN2000L-3.68KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-3.68KTL
3.68 kW 97.8 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sungrow SH3.6RS
Sungrow
SH3.6RS
3.68 kW 97.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000L-3.68KTL leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.7 pp more efficient. 14 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
14 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN2000L-3.68KTL SH3.6RS Difference
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.1 % 0.7 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 16.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.5 % 97.5 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max charge current 10 A 30 A 20 A faster charging
Weight 10.6 kg 18.5 kg 7.9 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 5.0 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 120 V 50 V 70 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 120-480 V 40-560 V 120-480 V vs 40-560 V
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc 80 V - 460 V 350-450 Vdc vs 80 V - 460 V
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 340x490x170 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 340x490x170 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000L-3.68KTL SH3.6RS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Max AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - 5.40 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 1.47 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 120-480 V 40-560 V 120-480 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 120 V 50 V -70 V for SH3.6RS
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 16.0 A +5.0 A for SH3.6RS
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.1 % +0.7 pp for SUN2000L-3.68KTL
Max efficiency 98.5 % 97.5 % +1.0 pp for SUN2000L-3.68KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc 80 V - 460 V 350-450 Vdc vs 80 V - 460 V
Max charge current 10 A 30 A +20 A for SH3.6RS
Backup power - 6.0 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 10.6 kg 18.5 kg -7.9 kg for SUN2000L-3.68KTL
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 5.0 kg/kW -2.1 kg/kW for SUN2000L-3.68KTL
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 340x490x170 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 340x490x170 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 45 dB Not published by Huawei
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.