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STP5.0-3SE-40 vs SE5000H 9 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SMA Solar STP5.0-3SE-40 vs SolarEdge SE5000H

SMA Solar STP5.0-3SE-40
SMA Solar
STP5.0-3SE-40
5 kW 97.3 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge SE5000H
SolarEdge
SE5000H
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE5000H leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.7 pp more efficient. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
9 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter STP5.0-3SE-40 SE5000H Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
Max efficiency 98.2 % 99.2 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max PV power 7.50 kW 10.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 0.50 more oversizing headroom
Weight 30.0 kg 12.0 kg 18.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 6.0 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 3.6 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Max AC current 7.6 A 23.0 A 15.4 A apart
Dimensions 598x500x173 mm 459x370x154 mm 598x500x173 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
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Full specification

Parameter STP5.0-3SE-40 SE5000H Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.6 A 23.0 A 15.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.50 kW 10.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 2.00 +0.50 for SE5000H
Max DC voltage 1000 V 480 V 520 V apart
MPPT voltage range 210-800 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 180 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % +1.7 pp for SE5000H
Max efficiency 98.2 % 99.2 % +1.0 pp for SE5000H
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 150 V to 600 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 30 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power 10.0 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Physical
Weight 30.0 kg 12.0 kg -18.0 kg for SE5000H
Weight per kW 6.0 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -3.6 kg/kW for SE5000H
Dimensions 598x500x173 mm 459x370x154 mm 598x500x173 mm vs 459x370x154 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by SolarEdge
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 SMA Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by SolarEdge
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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.