SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48
A grid-tied hybrid sized for typical homes that want solar sell-back plus backup, with room to add units later.
SunGoldPower $2,450$2,450
The SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 leads on features, warranty and solar input. The PowMr SunSmart 8KP wins on value. The PowMr SunSmart 8KP costs $1,631 less ($819 vs $2,450).
PowMr SunSmart 8KP
For off-grid homes that want a lot of split-phase power and solar input for little money. Permitted installs that need a UL listing should look elsewhere.
Amazon PowMr $819$819
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 SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 for features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication vs Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed), warranty (5-year warranty vs 1.5-year warranty) and solar input (12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs vs 10,500 W of panels, 500 V max, 1 MPPT).
- Choose the PowMr SunSmart 8KP for value ($102 per kW of continuous output vs $322 per kW of continuous output).
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 | SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 | PowMr SunSmart 8KP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $322 per kW of continuous output | 100 $102 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 79 12,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs | 51 10,500 W of panels, 500 V max, 1 MPPT |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 efficiency and idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 45 93% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 100 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication | 45 Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed |
| Warranty 15% | 44 5-year warranty | 6 1.5-year warranty |
Specifications
| SunGoldPower SGN7.6K1HB-48 | PowMr SunSmart 8KP | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 7,600 W | 8,000 W |
| Surge | 15,200 W | 16,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | - | 93% |
| Transfer time | 10 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 9 units | Up to 6 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 12,000 W | 10,500 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V | 500 V |
| MPPT range | 70 to 540 V | 125 to 425 V |
| MPPT trackers | 3 | 1 |
| PV current per tracker | 30 A | 27 A |
| Runs without battery | No | - |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium-ion, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 210 A | 160 A |
| AC charge current | - | 100 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | Yes | No |
| Generator input | Yes | No |
| UL 1741 | UL 1741 SB | No |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Included |
| Enclosure | NEMA 3R | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 420 x 800 x 240 mm | 472 x 412 x 130 mm |
| Weight | 88 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1.5 years |
| Released | 2026-05 | - |