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SOFAR | ESI 3K-S1, ESI 3.68K-S1, ESI 4K-S1, ESI 4.6K-S1, ESI 5K-S1 and ESI 6K-S1
73/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-30
Deye | SUN-5K-SG03LP1-AU
67/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-06
Full scorecardmarks the better value on rows where a higher number is better. Temperature coefficient counts as higher when it is closer to zero. Size measures such as rated power carry no marker, because a larger product is a different choice rather than a better one.
| Measure | PowerAll ESI 3-6K-S1 | SUN-5K-SG03LP1-AU |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Design & Flexibility | ||
| Thermal & Physical Resilience | ||
| Features & Integration | ||
| Safety & Compliance | ||
| Guarantee & Backbone | ||
| Energy Ecosystem |
marks the better value on rows where a higher number is better. Temperature coefficient counts as higher when it is closer to zero. Size measures such as rated power carry no marker, because a larger product is a different choice rather than a better one.
| Measure | PowerAll ESI 3-6K-S1 | SUN-5K-SG03LP1-AU |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Hybrid inverter | Hybrid inverter |
| Published rated AC power range | 3–6 kW | 5 kW |
| Scored benchmark | 6 kW | Not stated |
| Power | 6.0 kW | 5.0 kW |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Peak eff | 97.8 % (better value on this row) | 97.6 % |
| MPPTs | 2 | 2 |
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Both products are scored in the Value & Volume class, on the same rubric weighting. Scores are not comparable across classes or tiers. Full methodology.