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LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG vs LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG 8 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG vs Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG

Luxor Solar
LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG
430 Wp 22.35 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Luxor Solar
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
465 Wp 23.60 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete
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The verdict

LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.25 pp more efficient. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
8 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG Difference
Module efficiency 22.35 % 23.60 % 1.25 pp more efficient
Power density 220.2 Wp/m² 232.7 Wp/m² 12.5 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 430 Wp 465 Wp 35 W more power
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 55.8 kg/kWp 52.7 kg/kWp 3.1 kg/kWp lighter
Module area 1.953 m² 1.998 m² 0.045 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 38.55 V 39.80 V 1.25 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.26 A 14.80 A 0.54 A apart
Dimensions 1722x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 1722x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Voltage at max power 31.84 V 33.23 V 1.39 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
LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG
14,427 kWh
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
15,602 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,175 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 430 W 465 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 411 W 445 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 391 W 425 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 372 W 404 W
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Full specification

Parameter LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 430 Wp 465 Wp +35 W for LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Module efficiency 22.35 % 23.60 % +1.25 pp for LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Power density 220.2 Wp/m² 232.7 Wp/m² +12.5 Wp/m² for LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Open-circuit voltage 38.55 V 39.80 V 1.25 V apart
Voltage at max power 31.84 V 33.23 V 1.39 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.26 A 14.80 A 0.54 A apart
Current at max power 13.52 A 14.00 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Mechanical
Dimensions 1722x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 1722x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Module area 1.953 m² 1.998 m² 0.045 m² apart
Weight 24.0 kg 24.5 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kWp 55.8 kg/kWp 52.7 kg/kWp -3.1 kg/kWp for LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.34 %/yr - Not published by Luxor Solar
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 108 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#5,045 vs #627
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads by 4,418 places
Power density
#6,481 vs #1,115
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads by 5,366 places
Heat behaviour
#6,093 vs #2,165
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#10,195 vs #6,318
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads by 3,877 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#6,030 vs #3,399
LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG leads by 2,631 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG or Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG?
According to our database: Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG has higher module efficiency (23.60% vs 22.35%); Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.300%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG and Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG?
Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG has a module efficiency of 22.35%, while Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG is 23.60%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG use vs Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG?
Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG uses TOPCon cells; Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG 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 Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG and Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG?
Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG has a 30 years power warranty; Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG 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 Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG and Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG bifacial panels?
Both Luxor Solar LX - 430 M/182-108+ GG and Luxor Solar LX-465M/182R188-108+ GG 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.