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SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU 8 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs Deye SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-8K-MAP0
8 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Deye
SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU
8 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SUN5000-8K-MAP0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.0 pp more efficient. 8 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
8 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.0 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 800 V 300 V apart
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.6 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max PV power 14.60 kW 10.40 kW 4.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.30 0.52 more oversizing headroom
Weight 21.0 kg 33.6 kg 12.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW lighter
Noise 29 dB 45 dB 16 dB quieter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-650 V 160-1000 V vs 200-650 V
Battery voltage 600-980 V 40-60 V 600-980 V vs 40-60 V
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 699x422x279 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 699x422x279 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 SUN-8K-SG04LP3-EU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.80 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A - Not published by Deye
PV input
Max PV power 14.60 kW 10.40 kW 4.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.30 +0.52 for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V 800 V 300 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-650 V 160-1000 V vs 200-650 V
Start voltage 160 V 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Deye
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by Deye
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 97.0 % +1.0 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.6 % +1.0 pp for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600-980 V 40-60 V 600-980 V vs 40-60 V
Max charge current 20 A - Not published by Deye
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 33.6 kg -12.6 kg for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.2 kg/kW -1.6 kg/kW for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 699x422x279 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 699x422x279 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise 29 dB 45 dB -16 dB for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Deye
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Deye
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Deye
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.