APsystems DS3 vs Hoymiles HM-1500NT

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The APsystems DS3 rates 4.7 among two panel microinverters; the Hoymiles HM-1500NT rates 4.0 among four panel ones. The APsystems DS3 costs $194.31 less ($193.19 vs $387.50).

APsystems DS3 vs Hoymiles HM-1500NT

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different panel count classes (two panel and four panel), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own panel count peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightAPsystems DS3Hoymiles HM-1500NT
Overall rating4.7/54.0/5
Value 25%73 $0.22 per watt ($193.19, 880 W)58 $0.27 per watt ($387.50, 1,438 W)
Grid listing 20%100 UL 1741 listed, meets rapid shutdown100 UL 1741 listed, meets rapid shutdown
Efficiency 15%80 97% CEC weighted efficiency60 96.5% CEC weighted efficiency
Input current 15%100 20 A per input19 11.5 A per input
Warranty 25%100 25-year warranty100 25-year warranty

Specifications

APsystems DS3Hoymiles HM-1500NT
Output
Panel inputs24
AC output880 W1,438 W
Grid voltage240 V split phase or 208 V240 V split phase or 208 V
CEC efficiency97%96.5%
Peak efficiency97.3%96.7%
Panel input
Largest panel660 W505 W
Current per input20 A11.5 A
MPPT range28 to 45 V16 to 60 V
Listing and build
UL 1741YesYes
Rapid shutdownYesYes
Monitoringgateway (sold separately)gateway (sold separately)
EnclosureNEMA 6IP67 (NEMA 6)
Weight6.8 lb7.4 lb
Warranty25 years25 years
Released2021-09-

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