Enphase IQ8HC
#2 in One panelFull review
The Enphase choice for today’s 450 W and larger panels. It gets the most output per panel in the line at its lowest price per watt.
altE $161 US Solar Supplier $185.44 Signature Solar $239.75$161
The Enphase IQ8HC is the better microinverter overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Enphase IQ8HC leads on value and input current. The Enphase IQ8HC costs $38 less ($161 vs $199).
Enphase IQ8H
#7 in One panelFull review
For big 72 cell panels on a 240 V Enphase system. The IQ8HC does the same job with more input current and usually costs less.
Amazon $199$199
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Enphase IQ8HC for value ($0.42 per watt ($161, 384 W) vs $0.52 per watt ($199, 380 W)) and input current (14 A per input vs 12 A per input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every one panel microinverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Enphase IQ8HC | Enphase IQ8H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 26 $0.42 per watt ($161, 384 W) | 10 $0.52 per watt ($199, 380 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 | 80 97% CEC weighted efficiency |
| Input current 15% | 50 14 A per input | 25 12 A per input |
| Warranty 25% | 100 25-year warranty | 100 25-year warranty |
Specifications
| Enphase IQ8HC | Enphase IQ8H | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Panel inputs | 1 | 1 |
| AC output | 384 W | 380 W |
| Grid voltage | 240 V split phase or 208 V | 240 V split phase |
| CEC efficiency | 97% | 97% |
| Peak efficiency | 97.3% | 97.6% |
| Panel input | ||
| Largest panel | 540 W | 540 W |
| Current per input | 14 A | 12 A |
| MPPT range | 29.5 to 45 V | 36 to 45 V |
| Listing and build | ||
| UL 1741 | Yes | Yes |
| Rapid shutdown | Yes | Yes |
| Monitoring | gateway (sold separately) | gateway (sold separately) |
| Enclosure | NEMA 6 | NEMA 6 |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 2.4 lb |
| Warranty | 25 years | 25 years |
| Released | 2024-01 | 2021-12 |