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SG7.0RT-P2 vs S5-GR1P7K 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG7.0RT-P2 vs Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P7K

Sungrow SG7.0RT-P2
Sungrow
SG7.0RT-P2
7 kW 97.6 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S5-GR1P7K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GR1P7K
7 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG7.0RT-P2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter SG7.0RT-P2 S5-GR1P7K Difference
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.1 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 14.0 A 18.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.70 kW 0.70 kW apart
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % 0.3 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
Dimensions 480x370x195 mm 579x333x253 mm 480x370x195 mm vs 579x333x253 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG7.0RT-P2 S5-GR1P7K Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.70 kW 0.70 kW apart
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 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 14.0 A +18.0 A for SG7.0RT-P2
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.6 % 97.1 % +0.5 pp for SG7.0RT-P2
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.0 % +0.3 pp for SG7.0RT-P2
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 SG7.0RT-P2
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 natural natural Same
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.