The two panel pick for big modern panels: the highest input current here and a low price per watt from retailers.
APsystems $295 US Solar Supplier $193.19The APsystems DS3 rates 4.7 among two panel microinverters; the Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T-NA rates 4.5 among four panel ones. The APsystems DS3 costs $195.81 less ($193.19 vs $389).

For large arrays of 450 W+ panels where cost per watt matters most. It handles the biggest panels on sale today.
Self2Solar $389Prices 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 weight | APsystems DS3 | Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T-NA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.22 per watt ($193.19, 880 W) | 78 $0.20 per watt ($389, 1,918 W) |
| Grid listing 20% | 100 UL 1741 listed, meets rapid shutdown | 100 UL 1741 listed, meets rapid shutdown |
| Efficiency 15% | 80 97% CEC weighted efficiency | 60 96.5% CEC weighted efficiency |
| Input current 15% | 100 20 A per input | 75 16 A per input |
| Warranty 25% | 100 25-year warranty | 100 25-year warranty |
Specifications
| APsystems DS3 | Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T-NA | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Panel inputs | 2 | 4 |
| AC output | 880 W | 1,918 W |
| Grid voltage | 240 V split phase or 208 V | 240 V split phase or 208 V |
| CEC efficiency | 97% | 96.5% |
| Peak efficiency | 97.3% | 96.5% |
| Panel input | ||
| Largest panel | 660 W | 670 W |
| Current per input | 20 A | 16 A |
| MPPT range | 28 to 45 V | 16 to 60 V |
| Listing and build | ||
| UL 1741 | Yes | Yes |
| Rapid shutdown | Yes | Yes |
| Monitoring | gateway (sold separately) | gateway (sold separately) |
| Enclosure | NEMA 6 | IP67 (NEMA 6) |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | 12.3 lb |
| Warranty | 25 years | 25 years |
| Released | 2021-09 | 2023-01 |