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.
Signature Solar $1,499.99 Shop Solar Kits $1,499.99$1,499.99
The EG4 6000XP is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.0. The EG4 6000XP leads on efficiency, features and warranty. The MPP Solar LV6048 costs $61.99 less ($1,438 vs $1,499.99).
MPP Solar LV6048
An older low-voltage split-phase design for off-grid buyers with lots of small panels. Newer high-voltage units are easier to wire.
MPP Solar US store $1,438$1,438
Prices were last checked October 23, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EG4 6000XP for efficiency (93% peak efficiency, 50 W idle vs 90% peak efficiency, 100 W idle), features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back vs Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; not UL 1741 listed) and warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | MPP Solar LV6048 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $250 per kW of continuous output | 92 $240 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 58 8,000 W of panels, 480 V max, 2 MPPTs | 34 8,000 W of panels, 145 V max, 2 MPPTs |
| Efficiency 20% | 65 93% peak efficiency, 50 W idle | 23 90% peak efficiency, 100 W idle |
| Features 15% | 75 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back | 30 Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; not UL 1741 listed |
| Warranty 15% | 44 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| EG4 6000XP | MPP Solar LV6048 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 90% |
| Idle draw | 50 W | 100 W |
| Transfer time | 15 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 16 units | Up to 3 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 8,000 W | 8,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 480 V | 145 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 385 V | 60 to 115 V |
| MPPT trackers | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 220 A |
| AC charge current | 115 A | 60 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | - |
| Grid sell-back | No | No |
| Generator input | No | No |
| UL 1741 | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Optional add-on |
| Enclosure | IP20 | - |
| Dimensions | 18 x 25.5 x 5.25 in | 130 x 622.6 x 610 mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lb | 66.1 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2018-01 |