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Deye vs Growatt: Budget Hybrid Showdown

Last updated: February 2026

Two of the most affordable hybrid inverter options. Compare prices, specs, and support.

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Deye and Growatt are both solid budget-friendly hybrid inverter options. Deye is made by the same manufacturer as Sunsynk, while Growatt is a large global brand. Both offer good value, with the choice often depending on your supplier and pricing.

Quick Verdict

Both are quality budget options. Deye edges ahead on price (usually). Growatt has better global brand recognition. Choose based on your supplier's support quality and current pricing. Both are solid choices.

Both are quality budget options. Deye edges ahead on price (usually). Growatt has better global brand recognition. Choose based on your supplier's support quality and current pricing. Both are solid choices.

Head-to-Head Specs

specTechnology
deyeHybrid (DC-coupled)
growattHybrid (DC-coupled)
specMax PV Input
deye12kW
growatt12kW
specMPPT
deye2
growatt2
specPrice Range
deyeR25,000 - R32,000
growattR25,000 - R32,000
specWarranty
deye10 years
growatt10 years
specApp
deyeSOLARMAN
growattShinePhone
specGlobal Rank
deyeTop 10
growattTop 3

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Support & Warranty

Both brands rely on distributor support in SA. Quality of warranty experience depends on your supplier. Growatt has more established distribution channels, but Deye has strong ties to the Sunsynk network. Ask your installer about their warranty experience with each brand.

Both brands rely on distributor support in SA. Quality of warranty experience depends on your supplier. Growatt has more established distribution channels, but Deye has strong ties to the Sunsynk network. Ask your installer about their warranty experience with each brand.

Choose Deye When...

  • Your supplier has proven Deye warranty support
  • Price is slightly better than Growatt
  • You want technology similar to Sunsynk

Choose Growatt When...

  • Your installer prefers and supports Growatt
  • Global brand recognition matters
  • Price is competitive with Deye

Our Recommendation

Both are reasonable budget choices. Consider Sunsynk for slightly more money with better local support. If budget is tight, choose whichever your supplier supports better.

Both are reasonable budget choices. Consider Sunsynk for slightly more money with better local support. If budget is tight, choose whichever your supplier supports better.

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Deye vs Growatt FAQs

If the price difference is small (R2,000-3,000), yes. Sunsynk offers much better local support. Deye and Growatt make sense when significantly cheaper.
Consider your priorities: local support (choose SA brands), lowest price (budget options), longest lifespan (premium brands), or specific features. Both brands in most comparisons are quality choices.
Yes. Choose a brand your installer knows well and can support. An installer experienced with a particular brand will do better installations and provide better troubleshooting.

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