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CS7N-640MB-AG vs CS6W-535MB-AG 10 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG vs Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG

Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG
CS7N-640MB-AG
640 Wp 20.60 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG
CS6W-535MB-AG
535 Wp 20.70 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 105 W more power. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
01

What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter CS7N-640MB-AG CS6W-535MB-AG Difference
Rated power 640 Wp 535 Wp 105 W more power
Weight 37.9 kg 32.3 kg 5.6 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 44.60 V 49.00 V 4.40 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.31 A 13.85 A 4.46 A apart
Module area 3.106 m² 2.583 m² 0.523 m² apart
Current at max power 17.07 A 13.02 A 4.05 A apart
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 37.50 V 41.10 V 3.60 V apart
Dimensions 2384x1303x35 mm 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x35 mm vs 2278x1134x30 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
Each panel's own declared degradation curve, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.340 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
CS7N-640MB-AG
21,076 kWh
CS6W-535MB-AG
17,618 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,458 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CS7N-640MB-AG CS6W-535MB-AG
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 640 W 535 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.9% of rated power 607 W 508 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.8% of rated power 575 W 480 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.7% of rated power 542 W 453 W
03

Full specification

Parameter CS7N-640MB-AG CS6W-535MB-AG Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 640 Wp 535 Wp +105 W for CS7N-640MB-AG
Module efficiency 20.60 % 20.70 % Effectively the same
Power density 206.0 Wp/m² 207.1 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 44.60 V 49.00 V 4.40 V apart
Voltage at max power 37.50 V 41.10 V 3.60 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.31 A 13.85 A 4.46 A apart
Current at max power 17.07 A 13.02 A 4.05 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.340 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x35 mm 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x35 mm vs 2278x1134x30 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 2.583 m² 0.523 m² apart
Weight 37.9 kg 32.3 kg -5.6 kg for CS6W-535MB-AG
Weight per kWp 59.2 kg/kWp 60.4 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.45 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology PERC PERC Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#11,093 vs #10,764
CS6W-535MB-AG leads by 329 places
Power density
#11,100 vs #10,764
CS6W-535MB-AG leads by 336 places
Heat behaviour
#8,778 vs #8,778
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#12,053 vs #12,445
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 392 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#4,656 vs #8,367
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 3,711 places
05

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06

Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG or Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG?
According to our database: Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG has higher module efficiency (20.70% vs 20.60%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG has a module efficiency of 20.60%, while Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG is 20.70%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG use vs Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG uses PERC cells; Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG uses PERC. 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 Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG has a 30 years power warranty; Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG 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 Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG bifacial panels?
Both Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG 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.

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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.