HSBK-33-720 vs NSBK-33-720 17 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD NSBK-33-720

Q: Which panel is better: BYD HSBK-33-720 or BYD NSBK-33-720?

According to our database: BYD NSBK-33-720 has higher module efficiency (23.19% vs 23.18%); BYD HSBK-33-720 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.240%/°C vs -0.278%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

Q: What is the efficiency of BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 has a module efficiency of 23.18%, while BYD NSBK-33-720 is 23.19%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

Q: What cell technology does BYD HSBK-33-720 use vs BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 uses HJT cells; BYD NSBK-33-720 uses TOPCon. Modern n-type technologies (TOPCon, HJT, BC) typically deliver higher efficiency and lower degradation compared to older PERC (p-type) cells.

Q: What is the warranty on BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 has a 30 years power warranty; BYD NSBK-33-720 has a 30 years power warranty. The power warranty guarantees a minimum percentage of rated output at the end of the warranty period (typically 80-87%). Product (materials) warranties are usually shorter.

Q: Are BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720 bifacial panels?

Both BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720 are bifacial - they capture reflected light from the ground, which can add 5-15% more annual energy on ground-mount or elevated rooftop installations with a light surface beneath.

BYD

HSBK-33-720

720 Wp 23.18 % HJT Bifacial

Open panel page Datasheet PDF

BYD

NSBK-33-720

720 Wp 23.19 % TOPCon Bifacial

Open panel page Datasheet PDF

The verdict

HSBK-33-720 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is temperature coefficient: 0.038 %/°C better in heat. 17 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 2 differences

How alike are they

17 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical

identical differs

What actually differs

2 of 19 parameters

Parameter HSBK-33-720 NSBK-33-720 Difference

Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.278 %/°C 0.038 %/°C better in heat

Cell technology HJT TOPCon HJT vs TOPCon

What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production

Each panel's own declared degradation curve, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year

Cell temperature

HSBK-33-720

24,157 kWh

NSBK-33-720

24,157 kWh

Lifetime gap

No difference

Output when it is hot

Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees

Scenario HSBK-33-720 NSBK-33-720

Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 720 W 720 W

Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 694 W 690 W

Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.7% of rated power 668 W 660 W

Hot roof 70 °C 87.5% of rated power 642 W 630 W

Full specification

Parameter HSBK-33-720 NSBK-33-720 Difference

Power and efficiency

Rated power 720 Wp 720 Wp Same

Module efficiency 23.18 % 23.19 % Effectively the same

Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 231.8 Wp/m² Same

Open-circuit voltage 50.17 V 49.44 V Effectively the same

Voltage at max power 42.14 V 41.60 V Effectively the same

Short-circuit current 18.17 A 18.26 A Effectively the same

Current at max power 17.10 A 17.31 A Effectively the same

Temperature

Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.278 %/°C +0.038 %/°C for HSBK-33-720

Mechanical

Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x33 mm Same

Module area 3.106 m² 3.106 m² Same

Weight 38.3 kg 38.3 kg Same

Weight per kWp 53.2 kg/kWp 53.2 kg/kWp Same

Warranty and degradation

Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same

Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same

Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same

Technology

Cell technology HJT TOPCon HJT vs TOPCon

Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same

Cell count 132 132 Same

Bifacial Yes Yes Same

Against the whole database

14,005 panels

Efficiency

#1,424 vs #1,423

NSBK-33-720 leads by 1 place

Power density

#1,347 vs #1,347

Tied - the same position in the database

Heat behaviour

#13 vs #1,295

HSBK-33-720 leads by 1,282 places

Weight

#7,025 vs #7,025

Tied - the same position in the database

Warranty

#21 vs #21

Tied - the same position in the database

Overall

#540 vs #540

Tied - the same position in the database

More useful comparisons

Open the full database

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-735

3 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-730

3 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-725

The same specification on paper

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-715

The same specification on paper

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-710

3 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Same series, other bin

BYD

BYD HSBK-33-720 vs BYD HSBK-33-705

3 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Written summary

Checking cache...

Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: BYD HSBK-33-720 or BYD NSBK-33-720?

According to our database: BYD NSBK-33-720 has higher module efficiency (23.19% vs 23.18%); BYD HSBK-33-720 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.240%/°C vs -0.278%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

What is the efficiency of BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 has a module efficiency of 23.18%, while BYD NSBK-33-720 is 23.19%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

What cell technology does BYD HSBK-33-720 use vs BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 uses HJT cells; BYD NSBK-33-720 uses TOPCon. Modern n-type technologies (TOPCon, HJT, BC) typically deliver higher efficiency and lower degradation compared to older PERC (p-type) cells.

What is the warranty on BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720?

BYD HSBK-33-720 has a 30 years power warranty; BYD NSBK-33-720 has a 30 years power warranty. The power warranty guarantees a minimum percentage of rated output at the end of the warranty period (typically 80-87%). Product (materials) warranties are usually shorter.

Are BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720 bifacial panels?

Both BYD HSBK-33-720 and BYD NSBK-33-720 are bifacial - they capture reflected light from the ground, which can add 5-15% more annual energy on ground-mount or elevated rooftop installations with a light surface beneath.

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate. The thirty-year projection and the temperature scenarios are calculations from those figures, and each states its assumption above.