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SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU vs MOD 8000TL3-HU 9 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU vs Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU

Deye
SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU
8 kW 96.5 % euro Hybrid
VS
Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 8000TL3-HU
8 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

MOD 8000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.6 pp more efficient. 9 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 19 differences
How alike are they
9 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

19 of 28 parameters
Parameter SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
European efficiency 96.5 % 98.1 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max DC voltage 500 V 1000 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 20.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.6 % 1.0 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.80 kW 0.80 kW apart
Max charge current 190 A 25 A 165 A faster charging
Weight 30.0 kg 19.0 kg 11.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 1.4 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 38.3 A 13.3 A 25.0 A apart
Start voltage 125 V 180 V 55 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 140-1000 V 150-425 V vs 140-1000 V
Battery voltage 40-60 600-980 V 40-60 vs 600-980 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 670x420x233 mm 468x408x202 mm 670x420x233 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.80 kW 0.80 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 38.3 A 13.3 A 25.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 16.00 kW 16.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 500 V 1000 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 150-425 V 140-1000 V 150-425 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 125 V 180 V -55 V for SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 20.0 A +6.0 A for SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.5 % 98.1 % +1.6 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max efficiency 97.6 % 98.6 % +1.0 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 40-60 600-980 V 40-60 vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 190 A 25 A +165 A for SUN-8K-SG01LP1-EU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 30.0 kg 19.0 kg -11.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Weight per kW 3.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -1.4 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Dimensions 670x420x233 mm 468x408x202 mm 670x420x233 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 30 dB 29 dB Effectively the same
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Deye
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 10 yrs +5 yrs for MOD 8000TL3-HU
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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.