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SG3.6RS vs SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 11 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG3.6RS vs SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

Sungrow SG3.6RS
Sungrow
SG3.6RS
3.68 kW 97.0 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
3.68 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.8 pp more efficient. 11 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
11 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 19 parameters
Parameter SG3.6RS SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.8 % 1.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
Max efficiency 97.9 % 99.2 % 1.3 pp more efficient
Weight 10.0 kg 7.8 kg 2.2 kg lighter
Max PV power 5.40 kW 5.70 kW 0.30 kW apart
Weight per kW 2.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.47 1.55 0.08 more oversizing headroom
Dimensions 270x410x150 mm 280x370x142 mm 270x410x150 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG3.6RS SolarEdge 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 5.40 kW 5.70 kW 0.30 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.47 1.55 +0.08 for SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max DC voltage 600 V 480 V 120 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 50 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 98.8 % +1.8 pp for SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 97.9 % 99.2 % +1.3 pp for SolarEdge SE3680H (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 10.0 kg 7.8 kg -2.2 kg for SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 2.7 kg/kW 2.1 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE3680H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 270x410x150 mm 280x370x142 mm 270x410x150 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Sungrow
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 Yes - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 25 yrs Not published by Sungrow
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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.