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LR7-72HVD-635M vs LR8-66HYD-670M 7 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M vs Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M

LR7-72HVD-635M
635 Wp 23.50 % N-type Bifacial
VS
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M
LR8-66HYD-670M
670 Wp 24.80 % Back Contact Bifacial Incomplete
The verdict

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

The largest is module efficiency: 1.30 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 LR7-72HVD-635M LR8-66HYD-670M Difference
Module efficiency 23.50 % 24.80 % 1.30 pp more efficient
Power density 235.1 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² 13.0 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 635 Wp 670 Wp 35 W more power
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 16.86 A 1.85 A apart
Open-circuit voltage 53.50 V 50.12 V 3.38 V apart
Cell technology N-type Back Contact N-type vs Back Contact
Weight per kWp 52.8 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 2.8 kg/kWp lighter
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Current at max power 14.32 A 16.19 A 1.87 A apart
Voltage at max power 44.36 V 41.38 V 2.98 V 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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.260 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
LR7-72HVD-635M
21,306 kWh
LR8-66HYD-670M
22,480 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,174 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LR7-72HVD-635M LR8-66HYD-670M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 635 W 670 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 610 W 644 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 585 W 618 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 561 W 592 W
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Full specification

Parameter LR7-72HVD-635M LR8-66HYD-670M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 635 Wp 670 Wp +35 W for LR8-66HYD-670M
Module efficiency 23.50 % 24.80 % +1.30 pp for LR8-66HYD-670M
Power density 235.1 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² +13.0 Wp/m² for LR8-66HYD-670M
Open-circuit voltage 53.50 V 50.12 V 3.38 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.36 V 41.38 V 2.98 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 16.86 A 1.85 A apart
Current at max power 14.32 A 16.19 A 1.87 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.260 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 2.701 m² 2.701 m² Same
Weight 33.5 kg 33.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 52.8 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp -2.8 kg/kWp for LR8-66HYD-670M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for LR7-72HVD-635M
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/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 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#716 vs #12
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 704 places
Power density
#741 vs #14
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 727 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #511
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#6,429 vs #3,317
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 3,112 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,462 vs #490
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 972 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M or Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M has higher module efficiency (24.80% vs 23.50%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M has a module efficiency of 23.50%, 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 LR7-72HVD-635M use vs Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M 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 LR7-72HVD-635M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M has a 30 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 LR7-72HVD-635M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M bifacial panels?
Both Longi Solar LR7-72HVD-635M and Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M 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.