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EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H) vs SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H) vs SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

SolarEdge EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H)
SolarEdge
SolarEdge EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H)
3.68 kW 99.0 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
3.68 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

6 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max pv power: 1.66 kW apart. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H) SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
Max PV power 7.36 kW 5.70 kW 1.66 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.55 0.45 more oversizing headroom
Weight 10.0 kg 7.8 kg 2.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 99.0 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Dimensions 450x370x174 mm 280x370x142 mm 450x370x174 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H) SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Max AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 7.36 kW 5.70 kW 1.66 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 2.00 1.55 +0.45 for EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H)
Max DC voltage 480 V 480 V Same
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 99.0 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for EV Charging Single Phase Inverter SE3680H (aka H3680SE / SE3680H)
Max efficiency 99.2 % 99.2 % Same
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 10.0 kg 7.8 kg -2.2 kg for SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 2.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 450x370x174 mm 280x370x142 mm 450x370x174 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB 25 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 - - 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.