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Compare like with like. Aligned scores, specifications and local evidence within one scoring class or tier.

Market context

Global benchmark

Premium Performance

Max 54-cell490–505 W

SunPower | HSM-BE54-HD490 through HSM-BE54-HD505 (54-cell format, N-type back-contact, monofacial dual-glass); technical reference HSM-BE54-HD505

54-cellDual-glassMonofacialN-type silicon

60/ 100

Good

Strong evidence coverage · 100%

Evidence checked 2026-09-02

Back-Contact Cell24.7% EfficiencyClass-Leading Temp Coeff15+ Yrs Field-Proven
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Comet 1N590–615 W

AIKO | AIKO-A615-MAH72Mw

72-cellMono-glassABCRear contact

73/ 100

Very good

Strong evidence coverage · 100%

Evidence checked 2026-09-05

Back-Contact CellClass-Leading Temp Coeff15+ Yrs Field-ProvenInsured Warranty
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Score profile

MeasureMax 54-cellComet 1N
Architecture & Design94 / 10088 / 100
Efficiency & Yield60 / 10063 / 100
Durability (verified)46 / 10066 / 100
Performance & Degradation40 / 10078 / 100
Guarantee & Backbone66 / 10064 / 100
Sustainability47 / 10080 / 100

Architecture & Design

Max 54-cell
94 / 100
Comet 1N
88 / 100

Efficiency & Yield

Max 54-cell
60 / 100
Comet 1N
63 / 100

Durability (verified)

Max 54-cell
46 / 100
Comet 1N
66 / 100

Performance & Degradation

Max 54-cell
40 / 100
Comet 1N
78 / 100

Guarantee & Backbone

Max 54-cell
66 / 100
Comet 1N
64 / 100

Sustainability

Max 54-cell
47 / 100
Comet 1N
80 / 100
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Key specifications

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.

MeasureMax 54-cellComet 1N
ArchitectureN-type silicon moduleABC module
Published rated power range490–505 W590–615 W
Scored benchmark505 W615 W
Power505 W615 W
Efficiency24.7 % (better value on this row)23.8 %
CellN-type back-contact siliN-type ABC silicon
Temp coeff-0.26 %/°C-0.26 %/°C

Architecture

Max 54-cell
N-type silicon module
Comet 1N
ABC module

Published rated power range

Max 54-cell
490–505 W
Comet 1N
590–615 W

Scored benchmark

Max 54-cell
505 W
Comet 1N
615 W

Power

Max 54-cell
505 W
Comet 1N
615 W

Efficiency

Max 54-cell
24.7 % (better value on this row)
Comet 1N
23.8 %

Cell

Max 54-cell
N-type back-contact sili
Comet 1N
N-type ABC silicon

Temp coeff

Max 54-cell
-0.26 %/°C
Comet 1N
-0.26 %/°C
Decision snapshot

Where the comparison separates

OverallComet 1N leads the global score by 13 points.
Strongest dimensionsMax 54-cell: Architecture & Design · Comet 1N: Architecture & Design
Largest differenceComet 1N has the largest pillar edge in Performance & Degradation (38 points).
Evidence coverageMax 54-cell: strong evidence coverage (100%) · Comet 1N: strong evidence coverage (100%)

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Both products are scored in the Premium Performance class, on the same rubric weighting. Scores are not comparable across classes or tiers. Full methodology.