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LR7-72HVHF-665M vs LR5-72HGD-590M 4 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M vs Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M

Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M
LR7-72HVHF-665M
665 Wp 24.60 % N-type
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VS
Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M
LR5-72HGD-590M
590 Wp 22.80 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

LR7-72HVHF-665M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.80 pp more efficient. 4 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
4 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

15 of 19 parameters
Parameter LR7-72HVHF-665M LR5-72HGD-590M Difference
Module efficiency 24.60 % 22.80 % 1.80 pp more efficient
Rated power 665 Wp 590 Wp 75 W more power
Power density 246.2 Wp/m² 228.4 Wp/m² 17.8 Wp/m² higher
Weight per kWp 42.9 kg/kWp 53.9 kg/kWp 11.0 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Weight 28.5 kg 31.8 kg 3.3 kg lighter
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Module area 2.701 m² 2.583 m² 0.118 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 54.20 V 51.63 V 2.57 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.52 A 14.38 A 1.14 A apart
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Current at max power 14.83 A 13.59 A 1.24 A apart
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 2278x1134x30 mm
Voltage at max power 44.86 V 43.44 V 1.42 V apart
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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
LR7-72HVHF-665M
22,486 kWh
LR5-72HGD-590M
19,796 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,690 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LR7-72HVHF-665M LR5-72HGD-590M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 665 W 590 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 639 W 565 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 613 W 540 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 587 W 516 W
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Full specification

Parameter LR7-72HVHF-665M LR5-72HGD-590M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 665 Wp 590 Wp +75 W for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Module efficiency 24.60 % 22.80 % +1.80 pp for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Power density 246.2 Wp/m² 228.4 Wp/m² +17.8 Wp/m² for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Open-circuit voltage 54.20 V 51.63 V 2.57 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.86 V 43.44 V 1.42 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.52 A 14.38 A 1.14 A apart
Current at max power 14.83 A 13.59 A 1.24 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 2278x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.701 m² 2.583 m² 0.118 m² apart
Weight 28.5 kg 31.8 kg -3.3 kg for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Weight per kWp 42.9 kg/kWp 53.9 kg/kWp -11.0 kg/kWp for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for LR7-72HVHF-665M
Technology
Cell technology N-type N-type Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#51 vs #2,714
LR7-72HVHF-665M leads by 2,663 places
Power density
#42 vs #2,598
LR7-72HVHF-665M leads by 2,556 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #1,309
LR7-72HVHF-665M leads by 798 places
Weight
#244 vs #8,021
LR7-72HVHF-665M leads by 7,777 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#387 vs #3,801
LR7-72HVHF-665M leads by 3,414 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M or Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M has higher module efficiency (24.60% vs 22.80%); Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M 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 LR7-72HVHF-665M and Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M has a module efficiency of 24.60%, while Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M is 22.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M use vs Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M uses N-type cells; Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M uses N-type. 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 LR7-72HVHF-665M and Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M has a 30 years power warranty; Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M 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 LR7-72HVHF-665M and Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M bifacial panels?
Longi Solar LR5-72HGD-590M is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-665M 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.