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SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) vs SG5.0RT 8 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) vs Sungrow SG5.0RT

SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
SolarEdge
SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
7.2 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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Sungrow SG5.0RT
Sungrow
SG5.0RT
7 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG5.0RT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 8 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
8 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 20 parameters
Parameter SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) SG5.0RT Difference
Rated AC power 7.20 kW 7.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
Max AC power 7.20 kW 7.70 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max PV power 9.72 kW 10.50 kW 0.78 kW apart
Weight 30.7 kg 18.0 kg 12.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.50 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 20.0 A 11.7 A 8.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 160-1000 V 370-600 V vs 160-1000 V
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) SG5.0RT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.20 kW 7.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 7.20 kW 7.70 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 20.0 A 11.7 A 8.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.72 kW 10.50 kW 0.78 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.50 +0.15 for SG5.0RT
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 160-1000 V 370-600 V vs 160-1000 V
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 97.7 % 97.7 % Same
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for SG5.0RT
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 30.7 kg 18.0 kg -12.7 kg for SG5.0RT
Weight per kW 4.3 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW -1.7 kg/kW for SG5.0RT
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 50 dB - Not published by Sungrow
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 Not published by SolarEdge
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.