Trina Vertex S+ vs Jinko Tiger Neo
The best-value TOPCon match-up.
Vertex S+ 450
TOPCon- Power
- 450 Wp
- Efficiency
- 22.5 %
- Warranty
- 25 years
- Heat tolerance
- -0.3 %/°C
Tiger Neo 440
TOPCon- Power
- 440 Wp
- Efficiency
- 22.3 %
- Warranty
- 15 years
- Heat tolerance
- -0.29 %/°C
The Trina Vertex S+ offers 10 Wp more, a 25-year product warranty (against 15) and a durable dual-glass build: it is our recommendation. The Jinko Tiger Neo keeps the edge if budget is the No.1 criterion, as it is often the cheapest on the market.
Detailed comparison
| Criterion |  Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 89 |  JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 Wpbest | 440 Wp |
| Efficiency | 22.5 %best | 22.3 % |
| Indicative price | €169 | €110best |
| Product warranty | 25 yearsbest | 15 years |
| Performance warranty | 30 yearsbest | 30 years |
| Weight | 24 kg | 21.5 kgbest |
| Temperature coefficient | -0.3 %/°C | -0.29 %/°Cbest |
| Cell type | TOPCon | TOPCon |
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Efficiency & performance
With 22.5% efficiency, the Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 beats the other model (22.3%). On the same roof area it produces more electricity, an advantage if your space is limited. On heat, the temperature coefficient (Trina Solar: -0.3%/°C, JinkoSolar: -0.29%/°C) shows how much output drops when it gets hot: the closer to zero, the better.
Price & profitability (ROI)
At the indicative price, the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440 (€110) is cheaper than the Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 (€169). 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.
Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450
Strengths
- Excellent performance-to-price ratio
- Durable dual-glass design
- 25-year product / 30-year performance warranty
Worth noting
- A bit heavier (dual-glass)
- Average temperature coefficient
JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440
Strengths
- Often the cheapest
- World No.1 brand by volume
- Reliable TOPCon (HOT 2.0)
Worth noting
- 15-year product warranty
- Efficiency a touch below the best
Frequently asked questions
Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 or JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440: which to choose?
Our recommendation goes to the Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450. The Trina Vertex S+ offers 10 Wp more, a 25-year product warranty (against 15) and a durable dual-glass build: it is our recommendation. The Jinko Tiger Neo keeps the edge if budget is the No.1 criterion, as it is often the cheapest on the market.
Which has the better efficiency, Trina Solar or JinkoSolar?
The Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 has the higher efficiency (22.5%), against 22.3% for the other model. Higher efficiency produces more on a given roof area.
What is the price difference between the two?
The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440 is cheaper (€110 against €169 per panel, indicative prices).
What warranties for Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 and JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440?
The Trina Solar Vertex S+ 450 is warrantied 25 years (product) and 30 years (performance). The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 440 is warrantied 15 years (product) and 30 years (performance).