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SUN-50K-G-LV vs MAX 50KTL3 LV 9 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-50K-G-LV vs Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV

Deye
SUN-50K-G-LV
50 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV
Growatt
MAX 50KTL3 LV
50 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SUN-50K-G-LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 300 V apart. 9 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
9 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 22 parameters
Parameter SUN-50K-G-LV MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
Max DC voltage 800 V 1100 V 300 V apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max PV power 65.00 kW 75.00 kW 10.00 kW apart
Weight 60.0 kg 82.0 kg 22.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 80.5 A 63.9 A apart
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 200-1000 V 200-700 V vs 200-1000 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 575x700x297 mm 600x860x300 mm 575x700x297 mm vs 600x860x300 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-50K-G-LV MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 80.5 A 63.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 65.00 kW 75.00 kW 10.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.30 1.50 +0.20 for MAX 50KTL3 LV
Max DC voltage 800 V 1100 V 300 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-700 V 200-1000 V 200-700 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 250 V 250 V Same
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A +14.0 A for SUN-50K-G-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.4 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the 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 60.0 kg 82.0 kg -22.0 kg for SUN-50K-G-LV
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for SUN-50K-G-LV
Dimensions 575x700x297 mm 600x860x300 mm 575x700x297 mm vs 600x860x300 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-50K-G-LV
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Deye
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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.