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SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) 12 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs SolarEdge SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)

SolarEdge SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
SolarEdge
SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
57.7 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)
SolarEdge
SE55K (IL00IBNQ4)
55.2 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

7 differences, none of them an advantage

The largest is rated ac power: 2.50 kW apart. 12 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
12 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 19 parameters
Parameter SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) Difference
Rated AC power 57.70 kW 55.20 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
Max AC power 57.70 kW 55.20 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max PV power 100.97 kW 96.60 kW 4.38 kW apart
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 145.0 A 80.0 A 65.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 680-1000 V 370-600 V vs 680-1000 V
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Full specification

Parameter SE100K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) SE55K (IL00IBNQ4) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 57.70 kW 55.20 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max AC power 57.70 kW 55.20 kW 2.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 145.0 A 80.0 A 65.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 100.97 kW 96.60 kW 4.38 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.75 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 1000 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 680-1000 V 370-600 V vs 680-1000 V
Start voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.0 % Same
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.3 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Weight per kW - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Dimensions - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 67 dB 67 dB Same
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 - - 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.