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EX605TC-144HC182BF vs EX550MB-144BF 7 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF vs Exiom EX550MB-144BF

Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF
Exiom
EX605TC-144HC182BF
605 Wp 23.40 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete
VS
Exiom
EX550MB-144BF
550 Wp 21.30 % PERC Bifacial
The verdict

EX605TC-144HC182BF leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.10 pp more efficient. 7 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
7 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 18 parameters
Parameter EX605TC-144HC182BF EX550MB-144BF Difference
Module efficiency 23.40 % 21.30 % 2.10 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.350 %/°C 0.070 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 605 Wp 550 Wp 55 W more power
Power density 234.1 Wp/m² 212.8 Wp/m² 21.3 Wp/m² higher
Weight per kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 59.1 kg/kWp 7.0 kg/kWp lighter
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Open-circuit voltage 51.95 V 50.28 V 1.67 V apart
Weight 31.5 kg 32.5 kg 1.0 kg lighter
Short-circuit current 14.62 A 13.90 A 0.72 A apart
Voltage at max power 43.76 V 42.11 V 1.65 V apart
Current at max power 13.83 A 13.06 A 0.77 A apart
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
A 1.0% first-year loss then 0.40% a year, assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
EX605TC-144HC182BF
20,299 kWh
EX550MB-144BF
18,454 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,845 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario EX605TC-144HC182BF EX550MB-144BF
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 605 W 550 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 580 W 521 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 554 W 492 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 529 W 463 W
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Full specification

Parameter EX605TC-144HC182BF EX550MB-144BF Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 605 Wp 550 Wp +55 W for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Module efficiency 23.40 % 21.30 % +2.10 pp for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Power density 234.1 Wp/m² 212.8 Wp/m² +21.3 Wp/m² for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Open-circuit voltage 51.95 V 50.28 V 1.67 V apart
Voltage at max power 43.76 V 42.11 V 1.65 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.62 A 13.90 A 0.72 A apart
Current at max power 13.83 A 13.06 A 0.77 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.350 %/°C +0.070 %/°C for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Mechanical
Dimensions 2279x1134 mm 2279x1134 mm Same
Module area 2.584 m² 2.584 m² Same
Weight 31.5 kg 32.5 kg -1.0 kg for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Weight per kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 59.1 kg/kWp -7.0 kg/kWp for EX605TC-144HC182BF
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.60 %/yr Not published by Exiom
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#882 vs #8,519
EX605TC-144HC182BF leads by 7,637 places
Power density
#895 vs #8,643
EX605TC-144HC182BF leads by 7,748 places
Heat behaviour
#1,309 vs #10,419
EX605TC-144HC182BF leads by 9,110 places
Weight
#5,508 vs #12,010
EX605TC-144HC182BF leads by 6,502 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#991 vs #4,303
EX605TC-144HC182BF leads by 3,312 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF or Exiom EX550MB-144BF?
According to our database: Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF has higher module efficiency (23.40% vs 21.30%); Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.350%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF and Exiom EX550MB-144BF?
Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF has a module efficiency of 23.40%, while Exiom EX550MB-144BF is 21.30%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF use vs Exiom EX550MB-144BF?
Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF uses TOPCon cells; Exiom EX550MB-144BF 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 Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF and Exiom EX550MB-144BF?
Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF has a 30 years power warranty; Exiom EX550MB-144BF 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 Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF and Exiom EX550MB-144BF bifacial panels?
Both Exiom EX605TC-144HC182BF and Exiom EX550MB-144BF 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.