Deye SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EU vs SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0
AC power: Deye SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EU 5 kW, SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0 5 kW. The SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0 is better on 6 of 11 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Deye SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EU
- SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0
Biggest differences
| Fact | SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EU | Sunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| MPPT voltage min. | 200 V | 60 V |
| Weight | 33.6 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Max. PV array power | 6.5 kWp | 10 kWp |
| MPP trackers | 2 | 3 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 650 V | 480 V |
| Noise | 45 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | DeyeSUN-5K-SG04LP3-EU | SMASunny Boy Smart Energy 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 5 kW 1 | 5 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 6.5 kWp 1 | 10 kWp ✓ 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 1 | 3 ✓ 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % 1 | 97.8 % ✓ 2 |
| European efficiency | – | 97.1 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 45 dB(A) 1 | 35 dB(A) ✓ 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 200 V 1 | 60 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 650 V ✓ 1 | 480 V 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | – | 15 A 2 |
| Phases | – | 1 2 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| Hybrid (battery-ready) | Yes 1 | Yes 2 |
| Backup power | Yes 1 | Yes 2 |
| Wi-Fi / monitoring | – | Yes 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP65 1 | IP65 2 |
| Width | 422 mm 1 | 500 mm 2 |
| Height | 699.3 mm 1 | 586 mm 2 |
| Depth | 279 mm 1 | 236 mm 2 |
| Weight | 33.6 kg 1 | 17.5 kg ✓ 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | 5 years 1 | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- Deye SUN-5/6/8/10/12K-SG04LP3-EU/BE Datasheet, 605117.SH — Deye · 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