Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) vs Recom RCM-715-8NM
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The verdict
715-8NM 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 differencesHow alike are they
5
of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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13 of 18 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
450-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
715-8NM
Difference
Rated power
450 Wp
715 Wp
265 W more power
Module efficiency
22.52 %
23.02 %
0.50 pp more efficient
Weight
25.0 kg
33.9 kg
8.9 kg lighter
Weight per kWp
55.6 kg/kWp
47.4 kg/kWp
8.1 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient
-0.280 %/°C
-0.300 %/°C
0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage
35.50 V
48.90 V
13.40 V apart
Short-circuit current
16.03 A
18.39 A
2.36 A apart
Module area
1.998 m²
3.106 m²
1.108 m² apart
Power density
225.2 Wp/m²
230.2 Wp/m²
5.0 Wp/m² higher
Voltage at max power
29.80 V
41.10 V
11.30 V apart
Current at max power
15.11 A
17.40 A
2.29 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
450-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
15,098 kWh
715-8NM
23,990 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,892 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario
450-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
715-8NM
Standard test conditions
25 °C
100.0% of rated power
450 W
715 W
Cool, bright day
40 °C
95.5% of rated power
431 W
683 W
Typical summer roof
55 °C
91.0% of rated power
412 W
651 W
Hot roof
70 °C
86.5% of rated power
393 W
618 W
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Full specification
Parameter
450-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
715-8NM
Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power
450 Wp
715 Wp
+265 W for 715-8NM
Module efficiency
22.52 %
23.02 %
+0.50 pp for 715-8NM
Power density
225.2 Wp/m²
230.2 Wp/m²
+5.0 Wp/m² for 715-8NM
Open-circuit voltage
35.50 V
48.90 V
13.40 V apart
Voltage at max power
29.80 V
41.10 V
11.30 V apart
Short-circuit current
16.03 A
18.39 A
2.36 A apart
Current at max power
15.11 A
17.40 A
2.29 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient
-0.280 %/°C
-0.300 %/°C
+0.020 %/°C for 450-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 450-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Weight per kWp
55.6 kg/kWp
47.4 kg/kWp
-8.1 kg/kWp for 715-8NM
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
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Not published by Recom
Bifacial
Yes
No
Yes vs No
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14,129 panels
Against the whole database
Efficiency
#4,167
vs
#1,847
715-8NM leads by 2,320 places
Power density
#4,284
vs
#2,070
715-8NM leads by 2,214 places
Heat behaviour
#1,347
vs
#6,152
450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) leads by 4,805 places
Weight
#9,992
vs
#1,670
715-8NM leads by 8,322 places
Warranty
#21
vs
#21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,240
vs
#37
715-8NM leads by 5,203 places
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Questions about this pairing
Which panel is better: Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) or Recom RCM-715-8NM?
According to our database: Recom RCM-715-8NM has higher module efficiency (23.02% vs 22.52%); Recom RCM-450-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-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) has a module efficiency of 22.52%, while Recom RCM-715-8NM is 23.02%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) use vs Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) uses TOPCon cells; Recom RCM-715-8NM 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-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) has a 30 years power warranty; Recom RCM-715-8NM 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-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM bifacial panels?
Recom RCM-450-RDBNAA (Lynx series) is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Recom RCM-715-8NM 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.