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445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) vs 710-8NM 5 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) vs Recom RCM-710-8NM

Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Recom
RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
445 Wp 22.27 % TOPCon Bifacial
VS
Recom RCM-710-8NM
Recom
RCM-710-8NM
710 Wp 22.86 % TOPCon
The verdict

710-8NM leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 265 W more power. 5 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
5 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 18 parameters
Parameter 445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 710-8NM Difference
Rated power 445 Wp 710 Wp 265 W more power
Module efficiency 22.27 % 22.86 % 0.59 pp more efficient
Weight 25.0 kg 33.9 kg 8.9 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 56.2 kg/kWp 47.7 kg/kWp 8.4 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage 35.30 V 48.70 V 13.40 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.35 A 2.39 A apart
Module area 1.998 m² 3.106 m² 1.108 m² apart
Power density 222.7 Wp/m² 228.6 Wp/m² 5.9 Wp/m² higher
Voltage at max power 29.60 V 40.90 V 11.30 V apart
Current at max power 15.04 A 17.37 A 2.33 A apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x30 mm
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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
445-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
14,931 kWh
710-8NM
23,822 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,891 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 710-8NM
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 445 W 710 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 426 W 678 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 408 W 646 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 389 W 614 W
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Full specification

Parameter 445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 710-8NM Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 445 Wp 710 Wp +265 W for 710-8NM
Module efficiency 22.27 % 22.86 % +0.59 pp for 710-8NM
Power density 222.7 Wp/m² 228.6 Wp/m² +5.9 Wp/m² for 710-8NM
Open-circuit voltage 35.30 V 48.70 V 13.40 V apart
Voltage at max power 29.60 V 40.90 V 11.30 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.35 A 2.39 A apart
Current at max power 15.04 A 17.37 A 2.33 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for 445-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x30 mm
Module area 1.998 m² 3.106 m² 1.108 m² apart
Weight 25.0 kg 33.9 kg -8.9 kg for 445-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Weight per kWp 56.2 kg/kWp 47.7 kg/kWp -8.4 kg/kWp for 710-8NM
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 192 - Not published by Recom
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#5,481 vs #2,536
710-8NM leads by 2,945 places
Power density
#5,302 vs #2,474
710-8NM leads by 2,828 places
Heat behaviour
#1,309 vs #6,093
445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) leads by 4,784 places
Weight
#10,457 vs #1,881
710-8NM leads by 8,576 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,619 vs #54
710-8NM leads by 5,565 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) or Recom RCM-710-8NM?
According to our database: Recom RCM-710-8NM has higher module efficiency (22.86% vs 22.27%); Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°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 Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-710-8NM?
Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) has a module efficiency of 22.27%, while Recom RCM-710-8NM is 22.86%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) use vs Recom RCM-710-8NM?
Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) uses TOPCon cells; Recom RCM-710-8NM 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 Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-710-8NM?
Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) has a 30 years power warranty; Recom RCM-710-8NM 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 Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-710-8NM bifacial panels?
Recom RCM-445-RDBNAA (Lynx series) is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Recom RCM-710-8NM 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.