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530 QM vs 570 XM+ 10 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Silfab SIL-530 QM vs Silfab SIL-570 XM+

Silfab
SIL-530 QM
530 Wp 22.30 % N-type
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VS
Silfab SIL-570 XM+
Silfab
SIL-570 XM+
570 Wp 22.10 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

9 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 40 W more power. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter 530 QM 570 XM+ Difference
Rated power 530 Wp 570 Wp 40 W more power
Open-circuit voltage 47.74 V 52.03 V 4.29 V apart
Module area 2.377 m² 2.581 m² 0.204 m² apart
Weight 26.2 kg 28.5 kg 2.3 kg lighter
Module efficiency 22.30 % 22.10 % 0.20 pp more efficient
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Voltage at max power 41.05 V 43.74 V 2.69 V apart
Dimensions 2098x1133x35 mm 2278x1133x35 mm 2098x1133x35 mm vs 2278x1133x35 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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.290 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
530 QM
17,868 kWh
570 XM+
19,217 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,349 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 530 QM 570 XM+
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 530 W 570 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 507 W 545 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 484 W 520 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 461 W 496 W
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Full specification

Parameter 530 QM 570 XM+ Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 530 Wp 570 Wp +40 W for 570 XM+
Module efficiency 22.30 % 22.10 % +0.20 pp for 530 QM
Power density 223.0 Wp/m² 220.8 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 47.74 V 52.03 V 4.29 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.05 V 43.74 V 2.69 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.71 A 13.79 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 12.91 A 13.03 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2098x1133x35 mm 2278x1133x35 mm 2098x1133x35 mm vs 2278x1133x35 mm
Module area 2.377 m² 2.581 m² 0.204 m² apart
Weight 26.2 kg 28.5 kg -2.3 kg for 530 QM
Weight per kWp 49.4 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.30 %/yr 0.30 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology N-type N-type Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#5,100 vs #6,012
530 QM leads by 912 places
Power density
#5,094 vs #6,015
530 QM leads by 921 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#2,957 vs #3,575
530 QM leads by 618 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,682 vs #2,566
570 XM+ leads by 1,116 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Silfab SIL-530 QM or Silfab SIL-570 XM+?
According to our database: Silfab SIL-530 QM has higher module efficiency (22.30% vs 22.10%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Silfab SIL-530 QM and Silfab SIL-570 XM+?
Silfab SIL-530 QM has a module efficiency of 22.30%, while Silfab SIL-570 XM+ is 22.10%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Silfab SIL-530 QM use vs Silfab SIL-570 XM+?
Silfab SIL-530 QM uses N-type cells; Silfab SIL-570 XM+ 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 Silfab SIL-530 QM and Silfab SIL-570 XM+?
Silfab SIL-530 QM has a 30 years power warranty; Silfab SIL-570 XM+ 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 Silfab SIL-530 QM and Silfab SIL-570 XM+ bifacial panels?
Silfab SIL-570 XM+ is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Silfab SIL-530 QM 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.