Compare like with like. Aligned scores, specifications and local evidence within one scoring class or tier.
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Sungrow | SG5.0RT / SG6.0RT / SG7.0RT / SG8.0RT / SG10RT / SG12RT (three-phase string); scored model SG12RT
71/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-31
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 | SG RT | 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 | SG RT | SUN-5K-SG03LP1-AU |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Solar-only string inverter | Hybrid inverter |
| Published maximum AC output range | 5–12 kW | Not stated |
| Scored benchmark | 12 kW | Not stated |
| Power | 12.0 kW | 5.0 kW |
| Type | String | Hybrid |
| Peak eff | 98.5 % (better value on this row) | 97.6 % |
| MPPTs | 2 | 2 |
| Published rated AC power range | Not stated | 5 kW |
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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.