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SUN-10.5K-G vs MOD 10KTL3-X 7 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-10.5K-G vs Growatt MOD 10KTL3-X

Deye SUN-10.5K-G
Deye
SUN-10.5K-G
10.5 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
VS
Growatt MOD 10KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 10KTL3-X
10 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
The verdict

MOD 10KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.50 kW apart. 7 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 17 differences
How alike are they
7 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

17 of 24 parameters
Parameter SUN-10.5K-G MOD 10KTL3-X Difference
Rated AC power 10.50 kW 10.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.1 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 1100 V 550 V apart
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.6 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 11.60 kW 10.00 kW 1.60 kW apart
Max PV power 13.70 kW 15.00 kW 1.30 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight 15.7 kg 14.0 kg 1.7 kg lighter
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 26.0 A 1.0 A more headroom
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 50.2 A 16.7 A 33.5 A apart
Start voltage 80 V 160 V 80 V earlier start
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 140-1000 V 70-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Dimensions 410x330x198 mm 387x425x178 mm 410x330x198 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-10.5K-G MOD 10KTL3-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 10.50 kW 10.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max AC power 11.60 kW 10.00 kW 1.60 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 50.2 A 16.7 A 33.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 13.70 kW 15.00 kW 1.30 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 +0.20 for MOD 10KTL3-X
Max DC voltage 550 V 1100 V 550 V apart
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 140-1000 V 70-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 80 V 160 V -80 V for SUN-10.5K-G
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 25.0 A 26.0 A +1.0 A for MOD 10KTL3-X
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.1 % +0.6 pp for MOD 10KTL3-X
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.6 % +0.9 pp for MOD 10KTL3-X
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 15.7 kg 14.0 kg -1.7 kg for MOD 10KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 410x330x198 mm 387x425x178 mm 410x330x198 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-10.5K-G
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Deye
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Written summary

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