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NLBK-36 590 vs HSBK-33-735 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

BYD NLBK-36 590 vs BYD HSBK-33-735

BYD NLBK-36 590
BYD
NLBK-36 590
590 Wp 22.84 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
BYD HSBK-33-735
BYD
HSBK-33-735
735 Wp 23.66 % HJT Bifacial
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The verdict

HSBK-33-735 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.82 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
5 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
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What actually differs

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter NLBK-36 590 HSBK-33-735 Difference
Module efficiency 22.84 % 23.66 % 0.82 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.278 %/°C -0.240 %/°C 0.038 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 590 Wp 735 Wp 145 W more power
Weight 32.0 kg 38.3 kg 6.3 kg lighter
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 236.6 Wp/m² 8.2 Wp/m² higher
Short-circuit current 13.56 A 18.44 A 4.88 A apart
Module area 2.583 m² 3.106 m² 0.523 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 53.92 V 50.47 V 3.45 V apart
Cell technology TOPCon HJT TOPCon vs HJT
Current at max power 13.10 A 17.34 A 4.24 A apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Weight per kWp 54.2 kg/kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 2.1 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 45.04 V 42.41 V 2.63 V apart
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
Declared annual degradation, with a 1.0% first-year loss assumed for both panels because at least one datasheet omits it, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
NLBK-36 590
19,796 kWh
HSBK-33-735
24,661 kWh
Lifetime gap
4,865 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario NLBK-36 590 HSBK-33-735
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 590 W 735 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 565 W 709 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.7% of rated power 541 W 682 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.5% of rated power 516 W 656 W
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Full specification

Parameter NLBK-36 590 HSBK-33-735 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 590 Wp 735 Wp +145 W for HSBK-33-735
Module efficiency 22.84 % 23.66 % +0.82 pp for HSBK-33-735
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 236.6 Wp/m² +8.2 Wp/m² for HSBK-33-735
Open-circuit voltage 53.92 V 50.47 V 3.45 V apart
Voltage at max power 45.04 V 42.41 V 2.63 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.56 A 18.44 A 4.88 A apart
Current at max power 13.10 A 17.34 A 4.24 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.278 %/°C -0.240 %/°C +0.038 %/°C for HSBK-33-735
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 3.106 m² 0.523 m² apart
Weight 32.0 kg 38.3 kg -6.3 kg for NLBK-36 590
Weight per kWp 54.2 kg/kWp 52.1 kg/kWp -2.1 kg/kWp for HSBK-33-735
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 TOPCon HJT TOPCon vs HJT
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#2,617 vs #602
HSBK-33-735 leads by 2,015 places
Power density
#2,598 vs #582
HSBK-33-735 leads by 2,016 places
Heat behaviour
#1,295 vs #13
HSBK-33-735 leads by 1,282 places
Weight
#8,477 vs #5,576
HSBK-33-735 leads by 2,901 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,762 vs #244
HSBK-33-735 leads by 3,518 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: BYD NLBK-36 590 or BYD HSBK-33-735?
According to our database: BYD HSBK-33-735 has higher module efficiency (23.66% vs 22.84%); BYD HSBK-33-735 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 NLBK-36 590 and BYD HSBK-33-735?
BYD NLBK-36 590 has a module efficiency of 22.84%, while BYD HSBK-33-735 is 23.66%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does BYD NLBK-36 590 use vs BYD HSBK-33-735?
BYD NLBK-36 590 uses TOPCon cells; BYD HSBK-33-735 uses HJT. 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 NLBK-36 590 and BYD HSBK-33-735?
BYD NLBK-36 590 has a 30 years power warranty; BYD HSBK-33-735 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 NLBK-36 590 and BYD HSBK-33-735 bifacial panels?
Both BYD NLBK-36 590 and BYD HSBK-33-735 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.