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SUN-2K-G vs SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3 12 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-2K-G vs SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3

Deye SUN-2K-G
Deye
SUN-2K-G
2 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3
2.2 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 12 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
12 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 21 parameters
Parameter SUN-2K-G SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3 Difference
Rated AC power 2.00 kW 2.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 15.0 A 2.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current 9.6 A 13.0 A 3.4 A apart
Weight 6.0 kg 7.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
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 260x321x132 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 260x321x132 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-2K-G SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 2.00 kW 2.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 2.20 kW 2.20 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 9.6 A 13.0 A 3.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 2.60 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.30 - 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 2.2KTL2-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 2.2KTL2-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.2 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.7 % +0.4 pp for SOFAR 2.2KTL2-G3
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 7.0 kg -1.0 kg for SUN-2K-G
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 260x321x132 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 260x321x132 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-2K-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.