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SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs SOLXPOW X1-8K 3 of 11 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0 vs PowMr SOLXPOW X1-8K

Huawei SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Huawei
SUN5000-8K-MAP0
8 kW 98.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
PowMr
SOLXPOW X1-8K
8 kW Hybrid
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The verdict

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

The largest is max efficiency: 1.0 pp more efficient. 3 of 11 comparable parameters are identical, with 21 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
3 of 11 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 11 parameters
Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 SOLXPOW X1-8K Difference
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.6 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.80 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.60 0.22 more oversizing headroom
Weight 21.0 kg 27.0 kg 6.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 3.4 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 13.3 A 36.3 A 23.0 A apart
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 418x534x210 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 418x534x210 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN5000-8K-MAP0 SOLXPOW X1-8K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase - Not published by PowMr
Nominal AC voltage 400 V - Not published by PowMr
Max AC current 13.3 A 36.3 A 23.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 14.60 kW 12.80 kW 1.80 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.82 1.60 +0.22 for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Max DC voltage 1100 V - Not published by PowMr
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V - Not published by PowMr
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by PowMr
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by PowMr
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by PowMr
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by PowMr
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % - Not published by PowMr
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 - Not published by PowMr
Max charge current 20 A - Not published by PowMr
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.0 kg 27.0 kg -6.0 kg for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 3.4 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for SUN5000-8K-MAP0
Dimensions 490x460x130 mm 418x534x210 mm 490x460x130 mm vs 418x534x210 mm
Ingress protection IP66 - Not published by PowMr
Cooling natural - Not published by PowMr
Noise 29 dB - Not published by PowMr
Max operating temperature 60 °C - Not published by PowMr
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by PowMr
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by PowMr
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by PowMr
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.