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HYD 4000-EP vs SPM 4000TL-HU 14 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Sofar Solar HYD 4000-EP vs Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU

Sofar Solar
HYD 4000-EP
4 kW 94.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt SPM 4000TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 4000TL-HU
4 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SPM 4000TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 3.0 pp more efficient. 14 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
14 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 25 parameters
Parameter HYD 4000-EP SPM 4000TL-HU Difference
European efficiency 94.6 % 97.6 % 3.0 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 22.0 A 9.0 A more headroom
Max charge current 100 A 140 A 40 A faster charging
Weight 21.5 kg 26.0 kg 4.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.4 kg/kW 6.5 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.1 % 0.5 pp more efficient
MPP trackers 1 2 1 tracker more
Start voltage 100 V 130 V 30 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 90-550 V 150-550 V 90-550 V vs 150-550 V
Battery voltage 42-58 Vdc 40-60V 42-58 Vdc vs 40-60V
Dimensions 503x482x183 mm 330x580x230 mm 503x482x183 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter HYD 4000-EP SPM 4000TL-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 17.4 A 17.4 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-550 V 150-550 V 90-550 V vs 150-550 V
Start voltage 100 V 130 V -30 V for HYD 4000-EP
MPP trackers 1 2 +1 trackers for SPM 4000TL-HU
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 22.0 A +9.0 A for SPM 4000TL-HU
Efficiency
European efficiency 94.6 % 97.6 % +3.0 pp for SPM 4000TL-HU
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.1 % +0.5 pp for SPM 4000TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-58 Vdc 40-60V 42-58 Vdc vs 40-60V
Max charge current 100 A 140 A +40 A for SPM 4000TL-HU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.5 kg 26.0 kg -4.5 kg for HYD 4000-EP
Weight per kW 5.4 kg/kW 6.5 kg/kW -1.1 kg/kW for HYD 4000-EP
Dimensions 503x482x183 mm 330x580x230 mm 503x482x183 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.