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SG5.0RT vs SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) 8 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG5.0RT vs SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)

Sungrow SG5.0RT
Sungrow
SG5.0RT
7 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
SolarEdge
SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4)
7.2 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG5.0RT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 8 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
8 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 20 parameters
Parameter SG5.0RT SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) Difference
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max AC power 7.70 kW 7.20 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max PV power 10.50 kW 9.72 kW 0.78 kW apart
Weight 18.0 kg 30.7 kg 12.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 0.15 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 20.0 A 8.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 370-600 V 160-1000 V vs 370-600 V
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG5.0RT SE12.5K (Delta grid version; part no. SExxK-xxxxxbxx4) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 7.70 kW 7.20 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 20.0 A 8.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.50 kW 9.72 kW 0.78 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.35 +0.15 for SG5.0RT
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 370-600 V 160-1000 V vs 370-600 V
Start voltage 180 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.7 % Same
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 30.7 kg -12.7 kg for SG5.0RT
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW -1.7 kg/kW for SG5.0RT
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 540x315x260 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 540x315x260 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 50 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 - - 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.