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SUN-1.5K-G vs SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-1.5K-G vs SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3

Deye SUN-1.5K-G
Deye
SUN-1.5K-G
1.5 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
1.6 kW 96.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.5 A more headroom. 11 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
11 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN-1.5K-G SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 15.0 A 2.5 A more headroom
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.60 kW 0.10 kW apart
European efficiency 97.1 % 96.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current 7.2 A 10.6 A 3.4 A apart
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.60 kW 0.10 kW apart
Weight per kW 4.0 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 50-550 V 70-550 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 80 V 70 V 10 V earlier start
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 260x303x118 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 260x303x118 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-1.5K-G SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.60 kW 0.10 kW apart
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.60 kW 0.10 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.2 A 10.6 A 3.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 2.00 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.33 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 50-550 V 70-550 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 80 V 70 V -10 V for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 15.0 A +2.5 A for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 96.7 % +0.4 pp for SUN-1.5K-G
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.3 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 6.0 kg 6.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 4.0 kg/kW 3.8 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 260x303x118 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 260x303x118 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-1.5K-G
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.