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SBSE3.6-50 vs MIN 3600TL-XA 11 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SMA Solar SBSE3.6-50 vs Growatt MIN 3600TL-XA

SMA Solar SBSE3.6-50
SMA Solar
SBSE3.6-50
3.6 kW 96.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt MIN 3600TL-XA
Growatt
MIN 3600TL-XA
3.6 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MIN 3600TL-XA leads on the differences that matter

The largest is warranty: 5 yrs longer. 11 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
11 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 19 parameters
Parameter SBSE3.6-50 MIN 3600TL-XA Difference
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs 5 yrs longer
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.2 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max charge current 30 A 17 A 13 A faster charging
Weight 17.5 kg 10.8 kg 6.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.9 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 1.9 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Battery voltage 90 V to 500 V 360-550 V 90 V to 500 V vs 360-550 V
Dimensions 586x500x236 mm 350x375x160 mm 586x500x236 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SBSE3.6-50 MIN 3600TL-XA Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 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 7.20 kW - Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio 2.00 - Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage 600 V - Not published by Growatt
MPPT voltage range 60-480 V - Not published by Growatt
Start voltage 66 V - Not published by Growatt
MPP trackers 3 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by Growatt
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.2 % +0.6 pp for MIN 3600TL-XA
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for MIN 3600TL-XA
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 90 V to 500 V 360-550 V 90 V to 500 V vs 360-550 V
Max charge current 30 A 17 A +13 A for SBSE3.6-50
Backup power 7.3 kW - Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight 17.5 kg 10.8 kg -6.7 kg for MIN 3600TL-XA
Weight per kW 4.9 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -1.9 kg/kW for MIN 3600TL-XA
Dimensions 586x500x236 mm 350x375x160 mm 586x500x236 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 35 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs +5 yrs for MIN 3600TL-XA
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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.