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SBSE3.6-50 vs MIN 3600TL-XH 17 of 29 identical Swap Change inverters

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

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

MIN 3600TL-XH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 17 of 29 comparable parameters are identical, with 3 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
17 of 29 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 29 parameters
Parameter SBSE3.6-50 MIN 3600TL-XH Difference
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.2 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 550 V 50 V apart
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 13.5 A 1.5 A more headroom
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
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Start voltage 66 V 100 V 34 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 60-480 V 70-550 V 60-480 V vs 70-550 V
Battery voltage 90 V to 500 V 360-550V 90 V to 500 V vs 360-550V
Dimensions 586x500x236 mm 350x375x160 mm 586x500x236 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SBSE3.6-50 MIN 3600TL-XH 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 7.20 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 550 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 60-480 V 70-550 V 60-480 V vs 70-550 V
Start voltage 66 V 100 V -34 V for SBSE3.6-50
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for SBSE3.6-50
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 13.5 A +1.5 A for SBSE3.6-50
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.2 % +0.6 pp for MIN 3600TL-XH
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for MIN 3600TL-XH
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 90 V to 500 V 360-550V 90 V to 500 V vs 360-550V
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-XH
Weight per kW 4.9 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -1.9 kg/kW for MIN 3600TL-XH
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 Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 5 yrs Same
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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.