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SE120KUS vs SE120K (Synergy, 480V) 16 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE120KUS vs SolarEdge SE120K (Synergy, 480V)

SolarEdge
SE120KUS
120 kW Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
SolarEdge
SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
120 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

4 differences, none of them an advantage

The largest is nominal ac voltage: 123 V apart. 16 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 4 differences
How alike are they
16 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

4 of 20 parameters
Parameter SE120KUS SE120K (Synergy, 480V) Difference
Nominal AC voltage 277 V 400 V 123 V apart
Ingress protection NEMA 3R IP65 NEMA 3R vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 370-1000 V 680-1000 V 370-1000 V vs 680-1000 V
Max AC current 144.3 A 145.0 A 0.7 A apart
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Full specification

Parameter SE120KUS SE120K (Synergy, 480V) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 120.00 kW 120.00 kW Same
Max AC power 120.00 kW 120.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 277 V 400 V 123 V apart
Max AC current 144.3 A 145.0 A 0.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 210.00 kW 210.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.75 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 370-1000 V 680-1000 V 370-1000 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 % Not published by SolarEdge
Max efficiency - 98.1 % Not published by SolarEdge
CEC efficiency 98.5 % - Not published by SolarEdge
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 32.0 kg 32.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 0.3 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 558x328x273 mm 558x328x273 mm Same
Ingress protection NEMA 3R IP65 NEMA 3R vs IP65
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 - 20 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.