EG4 6000XP
For off-grid homes and cabins that need 240 V at a low price per kW. It does the job of two 120 V inverters in one box, but can’t export to the grid.
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The EG4 6000XP is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 2.8. The EG4 6000XP leads on solar input and features.
Growatt SPF 6000T DVM-MPV
For an off-grid home or shop with motor loads that needs 240 V from one box. Newer high-frequency units take far more solar for the money.
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the EG4 6000XP for solar input (8,000 W of panels, 480 V max, 2 MPPTs vs 5,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 1 MPPT) and features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back vs UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on; no grid sell-back).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120/240 V split-phase hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EG4 6000XP | Growatt SPF 6000T DVM-MPV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $250 per kW of continuous output | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Solar input 20% | 58 8,000 W of panels, 480 V max, 2 MPPTs | 9 5,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 1 MPPT |
| Efficiency 20% | 65 93% peak efficiency, 50 W idle | 25 85% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 75 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back | 52 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on; no grid sell-back |
| Warranty 15% | 44 5-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| EG4 6000XP | Growatt SPF 6000T DVM-MPV | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 6,000 W | 6,000 W |
| Surge | 12,000 W | 18,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 85% |
| Idle draw | 50 W | - |
| Transfer time | 15 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 16 units | - |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 8,000 W | 5,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 480 V | 250 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 385 V | 60 to 245 V |
| MPPT trackers | 2 | 1 |
| PV current per tracker | 17 A | - |
| Runs without battery | Yes | - |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 125 A | 80 A |
| AC charge current | 115 A | 60 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | - |
| Grid sell-back | No | No |
| Generator input | No | No |
| UL 1741 | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Optional add-on |
| Enclosure | IP20 | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 18 x 25.5 x 5.25 in | 360 x 540 x 218 mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lb | 114.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2022-01 |