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SE5K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K5SE / SE5K-RWB48) vs StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE 7 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE5K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K5SE / SE5K-RWB48) vs SolarEdge StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE

SolarEdge
SE5K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K5SE / SE5K-RWB48)
5 kW 97.3 % euro Hybrid
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SolarEdge
StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.7 pp more efficient. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter SE5K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K5SE / SE5K-RWB48) StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Warranty 12 yrs 25 yrs 13 yrs longer
Max DC voltage 900 V 480 V 420 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Weight 37.0 kg 9.0 kg 28.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 7.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 5.6 kg/kW lighter
Noise 50 dB 25 dB 25 dB quieter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.0 A 23.0 A 15.0 A apart
Dimensions 907x317x192 mm 280x370x142 mm 907x317x192 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SE5K-RWB48 (aka 48RWB-K5SE / SE5K-RWB48) StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 8.0 A 23.0 A 15.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.00 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
DC/AC ratio 2.00 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max DC voltage 900 V 480 V 420 V apart
MPPT voltage range - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 97.3 % 99.0 % +1.7 pp for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % +1.2 pp for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-62 Vdc - Not published by SolarEdge
Max charge current 125 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Backup power 9.0 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Physical
Weight 37.0 kg 9.0 kg -28.0 kg for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Weight per kW 7.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -5.6 kg/kW for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Dimensions 907x317x192 mm 280x370x142 mm 907x317x192 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 50 dB 25 dB -25 dB for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 12 yrs 25 yrs +13 yrs for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
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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.