JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) vs JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) vs Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)

Q: Which panel is better: Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) or Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

According to our database: Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) has higher module efficiency (23.83% vs 23.66%); Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

Q: What is the efficiency of Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) has a module efficiency of 23.83%, while Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) is 23.66%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

Q: What cell technology does Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) use vs Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) uses TOPCon cells; Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) 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 Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) has a 30 years power warranty; Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) 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 Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) bifacial panels?

Both Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) 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.

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

515 Wp 23.83 % TOPCon Bifacial

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JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)

735 Wp 23.66 % TOPCon Bifacial

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The verdict

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 220 W more power. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 12 differences

How alike are they

7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical

identical differs

What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters

Parameter JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) Difference

Rated power 515 Wp 735 Wp 220 W more power

Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat

Weight 26.3 kg 37.5 kg 11.2 kg lighter

Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer

Open-circuit voltage 39.35 V 49.52 V 10.17 V apart

Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.88 A 2.92 A apart

Module area 2.161 m² 3.106 m² 0.945 m² apart

Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower

Voltage at max power 33.42 V 41.23 V 7.81 V apart

Current at max power 15.41 A 17.83 A 2.42 A apart

Cell count 204 132 72 cells apart

Dimensions 1906x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1906x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm

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

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

17,414 kWh

JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)

24,661 kWh

Lifetime gap

7,247 kWh

Output when it is hot

Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees

Scenario JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)

Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 515 W 735 W

Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 495 W 703 W

Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 475 W 671 W

Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 455 W 639 W

Full specification

Parameter JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) Difference

Power and efficiency

Rated power 515 Wp 735 Wp +220 W for JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)

Module efficiency 23.83 % 23.66 % Effectively the same

Power density 238.3 Wp/m² 236.6 Wp/m² Effectively the same

Open-circuit voltage 39.35 V 49.52 V 10.17 V apart

Voltage at max power 33.42 V 41.23 V 7.81 V apart

Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.88 A 2.92 A apart

Current at max power 15.41 A 17.83 A 2.42 A apart

Temperature

Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

Mechanical

Dimensions 1906x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1906x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm

Module area 2.161 m² 3.106 m² 0.945 m² apart

Weight 26.3 kg 37.5 kg -11.2 kg for JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

Weight per kWp 51.1 kg/kWp 51.0 kg/kWp Effectively the same

Warranty and degradation

Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same

Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W)

Technology

Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same

Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same

Cell count 204 132 72 cells apart

Bifacial Yes Yes Same

Against the whole database

14,005 panels

Efficiency

#415 vs #602

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) leads by 187 places

Power density

#426 vs #582

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) leads by 156 places

Heat behaviour

#511 vs #2,165

JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) leads by 1,654 places

Weight

#4,402 vs #4,360

JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) leads by 42 places

Warranty

#21 vs #21

Tied - the same position in the database

Overall

#4,495 vs #239

JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) leads by 4,256 places

More useful comparisons

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One difference: module efficiency

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One difference: module efficiency

Same series, other bin

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Same series, other bin

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) vs Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (500W)

3 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Same series, other bin

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) vs Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (495W)

5 differences, the largest is module efficiency

Same series, other bin

Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) vs Jinko Solar JKM735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU

The same specification on paper

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) or Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

According to our database: Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) has higher module efficiency (23.83% vs 23.66%); Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

What is the efficiency of Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) has a module efficiency of 23.83%, while Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735 W bin) is 23.66%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

What cell technology does Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) use vs Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) uses TOPCon cells; Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735 W bin) 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 Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)?

Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) has a 30 years power warranty; Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735 W bin) 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 Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) bifacial panels?

Both Jinko Solar JKM495-520N-51QL6-BDV-F2-EU (515 W) and Jinko Solar JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735 W bin) 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.