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460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) vs 715-8NM 7 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Recom RCM-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) vs Recom RCM-715-8NM

Recom RCM-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Recom
RCM-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
460 Wp 23.02 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Recom RCM-715-8NM
Recom
RCM-715-8NM
715 Wp 23.02 % TOPCon
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The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 255 W more power. 7 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
7 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
01

What actually differs

11 of 18 parameters
Parameter 460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 715-8NM Difference
Rated power 460 Wp 715 Wp 255 W more power
Weight 25.0 kg 33.9 kg 8.9 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 54.3 kg/kWp 47.4 kg/kWp 6.9 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage 35.90 V 48.90 V 13.00 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.17 A 18.39 A 2.22 A apart
Module area 1.998 m² 3.106 m² 1.108 m² apart
Voltage at max power 30.20 V 41.10 V 10.90 V apart
Current at max power 15.24 A 17.40 A 2.16 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
460-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
15,434 kWh
715-8NM
23,990 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,556 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 715-8NM
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 460 W 715 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 441 W 683 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 421 W 651 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 402 W 618 W
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Full specification

Parameter 460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) 715-8NM Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 460 Wp 715 Wp +255 W for 715-8NM
Module efficiency 23.02 % 23.02 % Same
Power density 230.2 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² Same
Open-circuit voltage 35.90 V 48.90 V 13.00 V apart
Voltage at max power 30.20 V 41.10 V 10.90 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.17 A 18.39 A 2.22 A apart
Current at max power 15.24 A 17.40 A 2.16 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for 460-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 460-RDBNAA (Lynx series)
Weight per kWp 54.3 kg/kWp 47.4 kg/kWp -6.9 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 - Not published by Recom
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,797 vs #1,797
Tied - the same position in the database
Power density
#1,876 vs #2,018
460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) leads by 142 places
Heat behaviour
#1,309 vs #6,093
460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) leads by 4,784 places
Weight
#8,637 vs #1,670
715-8NM leads by 6,967 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#4,320 vs #37
715-8NM leads by 4,283 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Recom RCM-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) or Recom RCM-715-8NM?
According to our database: Recom RCM-460-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-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) has a module efficiency of 23.02%, 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-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) use vs Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-460-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-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM?
Recom RCM-460-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-460-RDBNAA (Lynx series) and Recom RCM-715-8NM bifacial panels?
Recom RCM-460-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.