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Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 All-Black CS6.1-54TM-460H versus REC Group REC Alpha Pure-RX 460W (REC460AA Pure-RX)
Side by side27 specifications	Canadian Solar Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 All-Black CS6.1-54TM-460H 96 SCORE	REC Group REC Group REC Alpha Pure-RX 460W (REC460AA Pure-RX) 92 SCORE
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DC Electrical Characteristics
STC Power Rating	460W	460W
STC Power per unit of area	225.4 W/m²	221 W/m²
Peak Efficiency	0.2250.2210.225	0.2210.2210.225
Power Tolerances	0/+10W	±3% (PMAX, VOC & ISC within one watt class)
Number of Cells	10888108	8888108
Imp	13.78A8.3813.78	8.38A8.3813.78
Vmp	33.4V33.454.9	54.9V33.454.9
Isc	14.69A8.8814.69	8.88A8.8814.69
Voc	39.3V39.365.7	65.7V39.365.7
NOCT	42±3°C (NMOT)	44±2°C
Temp. Coefficient of Power	-0.29%/°C	-0.24%/°C
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage	-0.25%/°C	-0.24%/°C
Series Fuse Rating	25A	25A
Maximum System Voltage	1500V (IEC/UL)	1000V10001500
Mechanical Characteristics
Type	TOPCon	Mono
Output Terminal Type	T6, MC4, MC4-EVO2 or MC4-EVO2A	MC4 (Stäubli PV-KBT4/KST4, 4mm²)
Frame Color	Black	Black
Backsheet Color	Black	Black (highly resistant polymer)
Length	1800mm17281800	1728mm17281800
Width	1134mm11341205	1205mm11341205
Depth	35mm3035	30mm3035
Weight	23kg22.723	22.7kg22.723
Installation Method	—	Rack Mounted (4-point or 6-point clamping)
Warranty and Certifications
90% Power Output Warranty Period	30 years (linear power performance warranty)	—
Workmanship Warranty Period	25 years2025	20 years (standard product warranty); 25 years with REC ProTrust (installed by REC Certified Solar Professional)
UL Fire Classification	TYPE 1 (UL 61730, 1500V)	UL 61730 Fire Type 2 (IEC 61730 Fire Class C)
Compliances	IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 61701, IEC 62716, IEC 60068-2-68, UL 61730	IEC 61215:2021, IEC 61730:2023, UL 61730, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IEC 45001, IEC 62941, IEC TS 63126 Level 1, IEC 61701 Salt Mist (SM6), IEC 62716 Ammonia Resistance, ISO 11925-2 (EN 13501-1 Class E), EN 13501-5 Roof Fire Performance (BROOF T2)