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LR7-54HTH-460M vs LR8-66HYD-670M 1 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M vs Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M

Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M
LR7-54HTH-460M
460 Wp 22.50 % N-type
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VS
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M
LR8-66HYD-670M
670 Wp 24.80 % Back Contact Bifacial Incomplete
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The verdict

LR8-66HYD-670M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.30 pp more efficient. 1 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

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How alike are they
1 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

17 of 18 parameters
Parameter LR7-54HTH-460M LR8-66HYD-670M Difference
Module efficiency 22.50 % 24.80 % 2.30 pp more efficient
Rated power 460 Wp 670 Wp 210 W more power
Power density 225.4 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² 22.7 Wp/m² higher
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs 5 yrs longer
Weight 21.6 kg 33.5 kg 11.9 kg lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.260 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Open-circuit voltage 39.35 V 50.12 V 10.77 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.86 A 16.86 A 2.00 A apart
Module area 2.041 m² 2.701 m² 0.660 m² apart
Cell technology N-type Back Contact N-type vs Back Contact
Weight per kWp 47.0 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 3.0 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 33.19 V 41.38 V 8.19 V apart
Current at max power 13.86 A 16.19 A 2.33 A apart
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
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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
LR7-54HTH-460M
15,434 kWh
LR8-66HYD-670M
22,480 kWh
Lifetime gap
7,046 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LR7-54HTH-460M LR8-66HYD-670M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 460 W 670 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 441 W 644 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 421 W 618 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 402 W 592 W
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Full specification

Parameter LR7-54HTH-460M LR8-66HYD-670M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 460 Wp 670 Wp +210 W for LR8-66HYD-670M
Module efficiency 22.50 % 24.80 % +2.30 pp for LR8-66HYD-670M
Power density 225.4 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² +22.7 Wp/m² for LR8-66HYD-670M
Open-circuit voltage 39.35 V 50.12 V 10.77 V apart
Voltage at max power 33.19 V 41.38 V 8.19 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.86 A 16.86 A 2.00 A apart
Current at max power 13.86 A 16.19 A 2.33 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.260 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for LR8-66HYD-670M
Mechanical
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.041 m² 2.701 m² 0.660 m² apart
Weight 21.6 kg 33.5 kg -11.9 kg for LR7-54HTH-460M
Weight per kWp 47.0 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp -3.0 kg/kWp for LR7-54HTH-460M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for LR7-54HTH-460M
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs +5 yrs for LR8-66HYD-670M
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr - Not published by Longi Solar
Technology
Cell technology N-type Back Contact N-type vs Back Contact
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#4,222 vs #12
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 4,210 places
Power density
#3,974 vs #14
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 3,960 places
Heat behaviour
#1,309 vs #511
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 798 places
Weight
#1,421 vs #3,317
LR7-54HTH-460M leads by 1,896 places
Warranty
#9,798 vs #21
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 9,777 places
Overall
#9,052 vs #490
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 8,562 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M or Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M has higher module efficiency (24.80% vs 22.50%); Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.280%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M has a module efficiency of 22.50%, while Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M is 24.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M use vs Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M uses N-type cells; Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M uses Back Contact. 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 Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M has a 25 years power warranty; Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M 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 Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M bifacial panels?
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Longi Solar LR7-54HTH-460M is monofacial. Bifacial panels work best on ground mounts or raised structures with a light-coloured surface underneath.

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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.