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Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus vs Sungrow SH4.0RS

AC power: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 4 kW, Sungrow SH4.0RS 4 kW. Both models win equally often (3 of 12 points).

Who wins where

  • Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus
  • Sungrow SH4.0RS
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 39, Sungrow SH4.0RS 39; Efficiency: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 31, Sungrow SH4.0RS 35; Noise: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 27, Sungrow SH4.0RS 16; Electrical: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 36, Sungrow SH4.0RS 61; Connectivity & smart: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 56, Sungrow SH4.0RS 56; Dimensions & weight: Fronius Primo GEN24 4.0 Plus 79, Sungrow SH4.0RS 51

Biggest differences

FactPrimo GEN24 4.0 PlusSH4.0RS
MPPT voltage min.210 V40 V
Max. input current per MPPT22 A16 A
Weight15.4 kg18.5 kg
Noise42 dB(A)45 dB(A)
MPPT voltage max.530 V560 V
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications FroniusPrimo GEN24 4.0 Plus SungrowSH4.0RS
Performance
AC power 4 kW 1 4 kW 2
Max. PV array power 6 kWp 1 –
MPP trackers 2 1 2 3
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 97.6 % 1 97.6 % 3
European efficiency 97.1 % 1 97.2 % ✓ 3
Noise
Noise 42 dB(A) ✓ 1 45 dB(A) 3
Electrical
MPPT voltage min. 210 V 1 40 V ✓ 3
MPPT voltage max. 530 V 1 560 V ✓ 3
Max. input current per MPPT 22 A ✓ 1 16 A 3
Phases 1 1 1 2
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready) Yes 1 Yes 2
Backup power Yes 1 Yes 3
Wi-Fi / monitoring Yes 1 Yes 3
Dimensions & weight
IP rating IP66 1 IP65 3
Width 474 mm 1 490 mm 3
Height 530 mm 1 340 mm 3
Depth 165 mm 1 170 mm 3
Weight 15.4 kg ✓ 1 18.5 kg 3

Sources

  1. Fronius Primo GEN24 & GEN24 Plus 3.0 - 6.0 kW – datasheet, EN V04 (June 2025) — Fronius International GmbH · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  3. SH3.0/3.6/4.0/5.0/6.0RS Residential Hybrid Single Phase Inverter, 18 — Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. · accessed 29 Sept 2026