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SE7K-ILB48 vs SE7K 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE7K-ILB48 vs SolarEdge SE7K

SolarEdge
SE7K-ILB48
7 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge SE7K
SolarEdge
SE7K
7 kW 97.4 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SE7K leads on the differences that matter

The largest is warranty: 13 yrs longer. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter SE7K-ILB48 SE7K Difference
Warranty 12 yrs 25 yrs 13 yrs longer
Max PV power 14.00 kW 9.45 kW 4.55 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.35 0.65 more oversizing headroom
Weight 37.0 kg 16.4 kg 20.6 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.3 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW lighter
Noise 50 dB 40 dB 10 dB quieter
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 11.0 A 11.5 A 0.5 A apart
Dimensions 907x317x192 mm 540x315x191 mm 907x317x192 mm vs 540x315x191 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SE7K-ILB48 SE7K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 11.0 A 11.5 A 0.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 14.00 kW 9.45 kW 4.55 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.35 +0.65 for SE7K-ILB48
Max DC voltage - 900 V Not published by SolarEdge
MPPT voltage range 750-900 V - Not published by SolarEdge
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 97.6 % 97.4 % +0.2 pp for SE7K-ILB48
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.0 % Same
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 37.0 kg 16.4 kg -20.6 kg for SE7K
Weight per kW 5.3 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW -2.9 kg/kW for SE7K
Dimensions 907x317x192 mm 540x315x191 mm 907x317x192 mm vs 540x315x191 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 50 dB 40 dB -10 dB for SE7K
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
Ethernet - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 12 yrs 25 yrs +13 yrs for SE7K
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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.