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SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) vs StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE 6 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) vs SolarEdge StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE

SolarEdge SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
SolarEdge
SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids)
5.2 kW 97.5 % euro Hybrid
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VS
SolarEdge
StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
5 kW 99.0 % euro Hybrid
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

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

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE Difference
Rated AC power 5.20 kW 5.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
European efficiency 97.5 % 99.0 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max AC power 5.20 kW 5.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Weight 16.4 kg 9.0 kg 7.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW lighter
Noise 50 dB 25 dB 25 dB quieter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Max AC current 14.5 A 23.0 A 8.5 A apart
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 280x370x142 mm 540x315x260 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SE9K (Three Phase, Delta Grids) StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.20 kW 5.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 5.20 kW 5.00 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 14.5 A 23.0 A 8.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.02 kW - Not published by SolarEdge
DC/AC ratio 1.35 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 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 97.5 % 99.0 % +1.5 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 16.4 kg 9.0 kg -7.4 kg for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Weight per kW 3.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -1.4 kg/kW for StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE5000H / H5000SE
Dimensions 540x315x260 mm 280x370x142 mm 540x315x260 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 - 25 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.