Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 9 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

Q: Which panel is better: Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W or Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

According to our database: Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) has higher module efficiency (23.02% vs 22.53%); Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

Q: What is the efficiency of Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W has a module efficiency of 22.53%, while Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) is 23.02%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

Q: What cell technology does Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W use vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W uses TOPCon cells; Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) uses TOPCon. Modern n-type technologies (TOPCon, HJT, BC) typically deliver higher efficiency and lower degradation compared to older PERC (p-type) cells.

Q: What is the warranty on Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W has a 30 years power warranty; Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 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.

Q: Are Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) bifacial panels?

Both Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 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.

Solar-Fabrik

Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W

450 Wp 22.53 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete

Open panel page Datasheet PDF

Solar-Fabrik

S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

460 Wp 23.02 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete

Open panel page Datasheet PDF

The verdict

S4-DG460-96TMax (White) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.49 pp more efficient. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 9 differences

How alike are they

9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical

identical differs not published

What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters

Parameter Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W S4-DG460-96TMax (White) Difference

Module efficiency 22.53 % 23.02 % 0.49 pp more efficient

Short-circuit current 13.99 A 15.80 A 1.81 A apart

Power density 225.2 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² 5.0 Wp/m² higher

Open-circuit voltage 39.79 V 36.46 V 3.33 V apart

Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat

Rated power 450 Wp 460 Wp 10 W more power

Cell count 108 96 12 cells apart

Current at max power 13.55 A 15.08 A 1.53 A apart

Voltage at max power 33.23 V 30.51 V 2.72 V apart

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

Cell temperature

Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W

15,098 kWh

S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

15,434 kWh

Lifetime gap

336 kWh

Output when it is hot

Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees

Scenario Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 450 W 460 W

Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 431 W 440 W

Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 412 W 420 W

Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 393 W 400 W

Full specification

Parameter Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W S4-DG460-96TMax (White) Difference

Power and efficiency

Rated power 450 Wp 460 Wp +10 W for S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

Module efficiency 22.53 % 23.02 % +0.49 pp for S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

Power density 225.2 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² +5.0 Wp/m² for S4-DG460-96TMax (White)

Open-circuit voltage 39.79 V 36.46 V 3.33 V apart

Voltage at max power 33.23 V 30.51 V 2.72 V apart

Short-circuit current 13.99 A 15.80 A 1.81 A apart

Current at max power 13.55 A 15.08 A 1.53 A apart

Temperature

Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W

Mechanical

Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm Same

Module area 1.998 m² 1.998 m² Same

Weight 24.9 kg 24.9 kg Same

Weight per kWp 55.3 kg/kWp 54.1 kg/kWp Effectively the same

Warranty and degradation

Product warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same

Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same

Annual degradation - - Neither datasheet publishes this

Technology

Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same

Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same

Cell count 108 96 12 cells apart

Bifacial Yes Yes Same

Against the whole database

14,005 panels

Efficiency

#3,982 vs #1,797

S4-DG460-96TMax (White) leads by 2,185 places

Power density

#4,225 vs #1,876

S4-DG460-96TMax (White) leads by 2,349 places

Heat behaviour

#1,309 vs #2,165

Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W leads by 856 places

Weight

#9,790 vs #8,347

S4-DG460-96TMax (White) leads by 1,443 places

Warranty

#21 vs #21

Tied - the same position in the database

Overall

#5,168 vs #4,310

S4-DG460-96TMax (White) leads by 858 places

More useful comparisons

Open the full database

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG625-132TMax

14 differences, the largest is rated power

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG620-132TMax

14 differences, the largest is rated power

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 460W

9 differences, the largest is temperature coefficient

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 455W

7 differences, the largest is temperature coefficient

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG455-96TMax (White)

7 differences, the largest is open-circuit voltage

Same series, other bin

Solar-Fabrik

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W vs Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 445W

One difference: module efficiency

Written summary

Checking cache...

Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W or Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

According to our database: Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) has higher module efficiency (23.02% vs 22.53%); Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450 W tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

What is the efficiency of Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450 W has a module efficiency of 22.53%, while Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) is 23.02%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

What cell technology does Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W use vs Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450 W uses TOPCon cells; Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 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 Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White)?

Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450 W has a 30 years power warranty; Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 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 Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) bifacial panels?

Both Solar-Fabrik Mono S4 Halfcut Trend White 450 W and Solar-Fabrik S4-DG460-96TMax (White) 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.

Shop prices: See 19 Solar-Fabrik offers

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.