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LONGi LR5-72HTH vs REC Alpha Pure-RX

Peak power: LONGi LR5-72HTH 590 Wp, REC Alpha Pure-RX 485 Wp. The REC Alpha Pure-RX is better on 4 of 6 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • LONGi LR5-72HTH
  • REC Alpha Pure-RX

Biggest differences

FactLR5-72HTHAlpha Pure-RX
Product warranty15 years20 years
Max. snow load5,400 Pa7,000 Pa
Peak power590 Wp485 Wp
Weight27.5 kg22.7 kg
Efficiency22.8 %23.3 %
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 3 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications LONGiLR5-72HTH RECAlpha Pure-RX
General
Bifacial – Yes 1
Performance
Peak power 590 Wp ✓ 2 485 Wp 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 22.8 % 2 23.3 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax – -0.24 %/°C 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) – 44 °C 1
Dimensions & weight
Max. snow load 5,400 Pa 2 7,000 Pa ✓ 1
Fire class – Class C 1
Width 1,134 mm 2 1,205 mm 1
Height 2,278 mm 2 1,728 mm 1
Depth 35 mm 2 30 mm 1
Weight 27.5 kg 2 22.7 kg ✓ 1
Warranty & lifespan
Annual degradation – 0.25 % 1
Performance warranty 25 years 2 25 years 1
Output at end of warranty – 92 % 1
Product warranty 15 years 2 20 years ✓ 1

Sources

  1. REC Alpha Pure-RX, 10.80.40.90/60-21-SD-MP — REC Solar PTE. LTD. · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  2. LONGi Hi-MO 6 Scientist LR5-72HTH, 1 — LONGi · accessed 2 Oct 2026