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SG5.0RT vs S5-GR1P7K 9 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG5.0RT vs Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P7K

Sungrow SG5.0RT
Sungrow
SG5.0RT
7 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P7K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GR1P7K
7 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG5.0RT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 9 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
9 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 24 parameters
Parameter SG5.0RT S5-GR1P7K Difference
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.1 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 14.0 A 11.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 33.7 A 22.0 A apart
Start voltage 180 V 120 V 60 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 100-500 V 160-1000 V vs 100-500 V
Weight 18.0 kg 18.5 kg 0.5 kg lighter
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 579x333x253 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 579x333x253 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SG5.0RT S5-GR1P7K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Max AC power 7.70 kW 7.70 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 11.7 A 33.7 A 22.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.50 kW 10.50 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 100-500 V 160-1000 V vs 100-500 V
Start voltage 180 V 120 V -60 V for S5-GR1P7K
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for S5-GR1P7K
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 14.0 A +11.0 A for SG5.0RT
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.1 % +0.6 pp for SG5.0RT
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % +0.4 pp for SG5.0RT
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 18.0 kg 18.5 kg -0.5 kg for SG5.0RT
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 579x333x253 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 579x333x253 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Sungrow
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.