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GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 vs Sungrow SH5.0RS

AC power: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 5 kW, Sungrow SH5.0RS 5 kW. The Sungrow SH5.0RS is better on 5 of 11 comparable points.

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Both models in detail

Who wins where

  • GoodWe GW5000-ES-20
  • Sungrow SH5.0RS
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalConnectivity & smartDimensions & weight
Performance: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 46, Sungrow SH5.0RS 46; Efficiency: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 20, Sungrow SH5.0RS 42; Electrical: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 52, Sungrow SH5.0RS 59; Connectivity & smart: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 58, Sungrow SH5.0RS 58; Dimensions & weight: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 41, Sungrow SH5.0RS 52

Biggest differences

FactGW5000-ES-20SH5.0RS
MPPT voltage min.60 V40 V
Weight21.5 kg18.5 kg
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 263 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsGoodWeGW5000-ES-20SungrowSH5.0RS
Performance
AC power5 kW15 kW2
Max. PV array power7.5 kWp1–
MPP trackers2123
Efficiency
Max. efficiency97.6 %197.7 %✓3
European efficiency96.7 %197.3 %✓3
Noise
Noise–45 dB(A)3
Electrical
MPPT voltage min.60 V140 V✓3
MPPT voltage max.550 V1560 V✓3
Max. input current per MPPT16 A116 A3
Phases–12
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready)Yes1Yes2
Backup powerYes1Yes3
Wi-Fi / monitoringYes1Yes3
Dimensions & weight
IP ratingIP651IP653
Width505.9 mm1490 mm3
Height434.9 mm1340 mm3
Depth154.8 mm1170 mm3
Weight21.5 kg118.5 kg✓3

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 or the Sungrow SH5.0RS?

AC power: GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 5 kW, Sungrow SH5.0RS 5 kW. The Sungrow SH5.0RS is better on 5 of 11 comparable points.

What is the AC power of the GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 and the Sungrow SH5.0RS?

GoodWe GW5000-ES-20: 5 kW. Sungrow SH5.0RS: 5 kW.

Which is better on MPPT voltage min.: the GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 or the Sungrow SH5.0RS?

Sungrow SH5.0RS: 40 V. GoodWe GW5000-ES-20: 60 V.

Which is better on weight: the GoodWe GW5000-ES-20 or the Sungrow SH5.0RS?

Sungrow SH5.0RS: 18.5 kg. GoodWe GW5000-ES-20: 21.5 kg.

How we collect and check this data →

Sources

  1. ES G2 Series 3-6kW Single Phase Hybrid inverter (LV), 20260430-EN-V2.1 — GoodWe · accessed 02 Oct 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