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SE5K (Three Phase, India) vs SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 6 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE5K (Three Phase, India) vs SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE5K (Three Phase, India)
5 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
5 kW 99.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.7 pp more efficient. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters
Parameter SE5K (Three Phase, India) SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 99.0 % 1.7 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 900 V 480 V 420 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % 1.2 pp more efficient
Max PV power 6.75 kW 7.75 kW 1.00 kW apart
Weight 16.4 kg 9.0 kg 7.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.3 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW lighter
Noise 40 dB 25 dB 15 dB quieter
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.55 0.20 more oversizing headroom
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 540x315x191 mm 280x370x142 mm 540x315x191 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SE5K (Three Phase, India) SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 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 6.75 kW 7.75 kW 1.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.35 1.55 +0.20 for SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 98.0 % 99.2 % +1.2 pp for SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 16.4 kg 9.0 kg -7.4 kg for SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 3.3 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -1.5 kg/kW for SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 540x315x191 mm 280x370x142 mm 540x315x191 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 40 dB 25 dB -15 dB for SE5000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by SolarEdge
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.