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72HVHF-670M vs 72HGD-605M 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M vs Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M

Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M
LR7-72HVHF-670M
670 Wp 24.80 % N-type
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VS
Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M
LR7-72HGD-605M
605 Wp 22.40 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

72HVHF-670M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.40 pp more efficient. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter 72HVHF-670M 72HGD-605M Difference
Module efficiency 24.80 % 22.40 % 2.40 pp more efficient
Rated power 670 Wp 605 Wp 65 W more power
Power density 248.0 Wp/m² 224.0 Wp/m² 24.1 Wp/m² higher
Weight 28.5 kg 33.5 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 42.5 kg/kWp 55.4 kg/kWp 12.8 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Short-circuit current 15.60 A 14.61 A 0.99 A apart
Open-circuit voltage 54.30 V 52.44 V 1.86 V apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Current at max power 14.91 A 13.75 A 1.16 A 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
72HVHF-670M
22,655 kWh
72HGD-605M
20,299 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,356 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 72HVHF-670M 72HGD-605M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 670 W 605 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 644 W 580 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 618 W 554 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 592 W 529 W
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Full specification

Parameter 72HVHF-670M 72HGD-605M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 670 Wp 605 Wp +65 W for 72HVHF-670M
Module efficiency 24.80 % 22.40 % +2.40 pp for 72HVHF-670M
Power density 248.0 Wp/m² 224.0 Wp/m² +24.1 Wp/m² for 72HVHF-670M
Open-circuit voltage 54.30 V 52.44 V 1.86 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.96 V 44.00 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 15.60 A 14.61 A 0.99 A apart
Current at max power 14.91 A 13.75 A 1.16 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for 72HVHF-670M
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 2.701 m² 2.701 m² Same
Weight 28.5 kg 33.5 kg -5.0 kg for 72HVHF-670M
Weight per kWp 42.5 kg/kWp 55.4 kg/kWp -12.8 kg/kWp for 72HVHF-670M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for 72HVHF-670M
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for 72HVHF-670M
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
#12 vs #4,774
72HVHF-670M leads by 4,762 places
Power density
#14 vs #4,780
72HVHF-670M leads by 4,766 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #1,309
72HVHF-670M leads by 798 places
Weight
#226 vs #9,806
72HVHF-670M leads by 9,580 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#284 vs #3,707
72HVHF-670M leads by 3,423 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M or Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M has higher module efficiency (24.80% vs 22.40%); Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-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 LR7-72HVHF-670M and Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M has a module efficiency of 24.80%, while Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M is 22.40%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M use vs Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M uses N-type cells; Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M 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-670M and Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M?
Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M has a 30 years power warranty; Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M 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-670M and Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M bifacial panels?
Longi Solar LR7-72HGD-605M is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Longi Solar LR7-72HVHF-670M 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.