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HYD 6000-EP vs SUN2000-6KTL-L1 15 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Sofar Solar HYD 6000-EP vs Huawei SUN2000-6KTL-L1

Sofar Solar
HYD 6000-EP
6 kW 94.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-6KTL-L1
Huawei
SUN2000-6KTL-L1
6 kW 97.8 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000-6KTL-L1 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 3.2 pp more efficient. 15 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
15 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 26 parameters
Parameter HYD 6000-EP SUN2000-6KTL-L1 Difference
European efficiency 94.6 % 97.8 % 3.2 pp more efficient
Max charge current 100 A 15 A 85 A faster charging
Weight 21.5 kg 12.0 kg 9.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.6 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
MPP trackers 1 2 1 tracker more
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 12.5 A 0.5 A more headroom
Max AC current 26.1 A 27.3 A 1.2 A apart
MPPT voltage range 90-550 V 90-560 V 90-550 V vs 90-560 V
Battery voltage 42-58 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) 42-58 Vdc vs 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh)
Dimensions 503x482x183 mm 365x365x156 mm 503x482x183 mm vs 365x365x156 mm
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Full specification

Parameter HYD 6000-EP SUN2000-6KTL-L1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Max AC power 6.00 kW 6.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 26.1 A 27.3 A 1.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.00 kW 9.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-550 V 90-560 V 90-550 V vs 90-560 V
Start voltage 100 V 100 V Same
MPP trackers 1 2 +1 trackers for SUN2000-6KTL-L1
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 12.5 A +0.5 A for HYD 6000-EP
Efficiency
European efficiency 94.6 % 97.8 % +3.2 pp for SUN2000-6KTL-L1
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for SUN2000-6KTL-L1
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 42-58 Vdc 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh) 42-58 Vdc vs 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R) or 350-560 Vdc (HUAWEI Smart ESS 5-30 kWh)
Max charge current 100 A 15 A +85 A for HYD 6000-EP
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 21.5 kg 12.0 kg -9.5 kg for SUN2000-6KTL-L1
Weight per kW 3.6 kg/kW 2.0 kg/kW -1.6 kg/kW for SUN2000-6KTL-L1
Dimensions 503x482x183 mm 365x365x156 mm 503x482x183 mm vs 365x365x156 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.