LONGi Hi-MO X10 vs Aiko Neostar 2S
The high-efficiency back-contact duel: HPBC 2.0 against ABC.
Hi-MO X10 460
HPBC- Power
- 460 Wp
- Efficiency
- 23 %
- Warranty
- 15 years
- Heat tolerance
- -0.29 %/°C
Neostar 2S 460
ABC- Power
- 460 Wp
- Efficiency
- 23.1 %
- Warranty
- 25 years
- Heat tolerance
- -0.26 %/°C
The Aiko Neostar 2S takes the edge thanks to slightly higher efficiency, better heat tolerance and above all a 25-year product warranty (against 15). The LONGi Hi-MO X10 stays appealing for its full-black look and price, but Aiko is the safer long-term choice.
Detailed comparison
| Criterion |  LONGi Hi-MO X10 460 86 |  Aiko Neostar 2S 460 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 Wpbest | 460 Wp |
| Efficiency | 23 % | 23.1 %best |
| Indicative price | €165 | €117best |
| Product warranty | 15 years | 25 yearsbest |
| Performance warranty | 30 yearsbest | 30 years |
| Weight | 21.5 kgbest | 21.5 kg |
| Temperature coefficient | -0.29 %/°C | -0.26 %/°Cbest |
| Cell type | HPBC | ABC |
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Efficiency & performance
With 23.1% efficiency, the Aiko Neostar 2S 460 beats the other model (23%). On the same roof area it produces more electricity, an advantage if your space is limited. On heat, the temperature coefficient (LONGi: -0.29%/°C, Aiko: -0.26%/°C) shows how much output drops when it gets hot: the closer to zero, the better.
Price & profitability (ROI)
At the indicative price, the Aiko Neostar 2S 460 (€117) is cheaper than the LONGi Hi-MO X10 460 (€165). Per watt, it is this cost per Wp, combined with real output and warranty length, that drives the payback. A slightly pricier but better-warrantied and more efficient model can be more profitable over 25 years. savings simulator.
LONGi Hi-MO X10 460
Strengths
- High-efficiency back-contact technology (HPBC 2.0)
- Sleek full-black look
- Good behaviour under shading
Worth noting
- Exact residential specs to confirm
- Variable availability
Aiko Neostar 2S 460
Strengths
- Efficiency among the best on the market (23.1%)
- ABC cells: excellent under partial shading
- Very good heat tolerance (-0.26%/°C)
Worth noting
- Pricier than a standard TOPCon
- Newer brand
Frequently asked questions
LONGi Hi-MO X10 460 or Aiko Neostar 2S 460: which to choose?
Our recommendation goes to the Aiko Neostar 2S 460. The Aiko Neostar 2S takes the edge thanks to slightly higher efficiency, better heat tolerance and above all a 25-year product warranty (against 15). The LONGi Hi-MO X10 stays appealing for its full-black look and price, but Aiko is the safer long-term choice.
Which has the better efficiency, LONGi or Aiko?
The Aiko Neostar 2S 460 has the higher efficiency (23.1%), against 23% for the other model. Higher efficiency produces more on a given roof area.
What is the price difference between the two?
The Aiko Neostar 2S 460 is cheaper (€117 against €165 per panel, indicative prices).
What warranties for LONGi Hi-MO X10 460 and Aiko Neostar 2S 460?
The LONGi Hi-MO X10 460 is warrantied 15 years (product) and 30 years (performance). The Aiko Neostar 2S 460 is warrantied 25 years (product) and 30 years (performance).