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 3.6. The Enphase IQ8HC leads on input current and value. The Enphase IQ8HC costs $45.05 less ($161 vs $206.05).
Enphase IQ8X
#10 in One panelFull review
Only for high voltage 80 or 96 cell panels, where it is the Enphase option. Everyone else should pick the IQ8HC.
US Solar Supplier $206.05$206.05
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 input current (14 A per input vs 10 A per input) and value ($0.42 per watt ($161, 384 W) vs $0.54 per watt ($206.05, 384 W)).
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 IQ8X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 26 $0.42 per watt ($161, 384 W) | 8 $0.54 per watt ($206.05, 384 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 | 0 10 A per input |
| Warranty 25% | 100 25-year warranty | 100 25-year warranty |
Specifications
| Enphase IQ8HC | Enphase IQ8X | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Panel inputs | 1 | 1 |
| AC output | 384 W | 384 W |
| Grid voltage | 240 V split phase or 208 V | 240 V split phase or 208 V |
| CEC efficiency | 97% | 97% |
| Peak efficiency | 97.3% | 97.3% |
| Panel input | ||
| Largest panel | 540 W | 540 W |
| Current per input | 14 A | 10 A |
| MPPT range | 29.5 to 45 V | 43 to 60 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 | 2024-01 |