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Symo 20.0-3 480 vs Verto 20.0 10 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Fronius Symo 20.0-3 480 vs Fronius Verto 20.0

Fronius Symo 20.0-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo 20.0-3 480
19.995 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Verto 20.0
Fronius International
Fronius Verto 20.0
20 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Verto 20.0 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 10 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

7 of 17 parameters
Parameter Symo 20.0-3 480 Verto 20.0 Difference
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 43.4 kg 35.2 kg 8.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 24.0 A 30.3 A 6.3 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 150 V 50 V earlier start
Ingress protection NEMA 4X IP66 NEMA 4X vs IP66
Dimensions 724x511x226 mm 730x540x278 mm 724x511x226 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Symo 20.0-3 480 Verto 20.0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage - 400 V Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current 24.0 A 30.3 A 6.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 30.00 kW Not published by Fronius International
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Fronius International
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range - 150-870 V Not published by Fronius International
Start voltage 200 V 150 V -50 V for Verto 20.0
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by Fronius International
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Fronius International
Max input current per tracker - 28.0 A Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.3 % Not published by Fronius International
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % +0.6 pp for Verto 20.0
CEC efficiency 97.5 % - Not published by Fronius International
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 43.4 kg 35.2 kg -8.2 kg for Verto 20.0
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for Verto 20.0
Dimensions 724x511x226 mm 730x540x278 mm 724x511x226 mm vs 730x540x278 mm
Ingress protection NEMA 4X IP66 NEMA 4X vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 56 dB Not published by Fronius International
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs - Not published by Fronius International
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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.