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SUN2000L-5KTL vs SBSE5.0-50 12 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL vs SMA Solar SBSE5.0-50

Huawei SUN2000L-5KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-5KTL
5 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SMA Solar SBSE5.0-50
SMA Solar
SBSE5.0-50
5 kW 97.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000L-5KTL leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.9 pp more efficient. 12 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
12 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN2000L-5KTL SBSE5.0-50 Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.1 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 15.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max charge current 10 A 30 A 20 A faster charging
Weight 10.6 kg 17.5 kg 6.9 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 120 V 66 V 54 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 120-480 V 60-480 V 120-480 V vs 60-480 V
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc 90 V to 500 V 350-450 Vdc vs 90 V to 500 V
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 586x500x236 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 586x500x236 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000L-5KTL SBSE5.0-50 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 25.0 A 25.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - 10.00 kW Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio - 2.00 Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 120-480 V 60-480 V 120-480 V vs 60-480 V
Start voltage 120 V 66 V -54 V for SBSE5.0-50
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SBSE5.0-50
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 11.0 A 15.0 A +4.0 A for SBSE5.0-50
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.1 % +0.9 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % +0.8 pp for SUN2000L-5KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-450 Vdc 90 V to 500 V 350-450 Vdc vs 90 V to 500 V
Max charge current 10 A 30 A +20 A for SBSE5.0-50
Backup power - 7.3 kW Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 10.6 kg 17.5 kg -6.9 kg for SUN2000L-5KTL
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW -1.4 kg/kW for SUN2000L-5KTL
Dimensions 375x375x162 mm 586x500x236 mm 375x375x162 mm vs 586x500x236 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 35 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 - Yes Not published by Huawei
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Huawei
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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.