Growatt SPH 6000TL BL-UP vs SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0
AC power: Growatt SPH 6000TL BL-UP 6 kW, SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0 4 kW. The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0 is better on 5 of 12 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Growatt SPH 6000TL BL-UP
- SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0
Biggest differences
| Fact | SPH 6000TL BL-UP | Sunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| MPPT voltage min. | 120 V | 60 V |
| Weight | 27 kg | 17.5 kg |
| AC power | 6 kW | 4 kW |
| MPP trackers | 2 | 3 |
| Max. PV array power | 10.6 kWp | 8 kWp |
| MPPT voltage max. | 550 V | 480 V |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | GrowattSPH 6000TL BL-UP | SMASunny Boy Smart Energy 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 6 kW ✓ 1 | 4 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 10.6 kWp ✓ 3 | 8 kWp 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 3 ✓ 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % 3 | 97.8 % ✓ 2 |
| European efficiency | 97.2 % ✓ 3 | 96.8 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | – | 35 dB(A) 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 120 V 3 | 60 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 550 V ✓ 3 | 480 V 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 13.5 A 3 | 15 A ✓ 2 |
| Phases | – | 1 2 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| Hybrid (battery-ready) | Yes 3 | Yes 2 |
| Backup power | Yes 3 | Yes 2 |
| Wi-Fi / monitoring | – | Yes 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP65 3 | IP65 2 |
| Width | 565 mm 3 | 500 mm 2 |
| Height | 456 mm 3 | 586 mm 2 |
| Depth | 188 mm 3 | 236 mm 2 |
| Weight | 27 kg 3 | 17.5 kg ✓ 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | 5 years 3 | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- CEC approved inverters (Australia) — Clean Energy Regulator (Australian Government), CC BY 4.0 · accessed 29 Sept 2026
- Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 – datasheet, SBSE36-60-DS-en-18 (status 04/2026) — SMA Solar Technology AG · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- SPH 3000-6000TL BL-UP, 1 — SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO., LTD · accessed 1 Oct 2026