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Verto 20.0 vs Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480 12 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Fronius Verto 20.0 vs Fronius Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480

Fronius Verto 20.0
Fronius International
Fronius Verto 20.0
20 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480
19.995 kW 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. 12 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
12 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 20 parameters
Parameter Verto 20.0 Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480 Difference
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % 0.6 pp more efficient
MPP trackers 4 2 2 trackers more
Weight 35.2 kg 43.4 kg 8.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 30.3 A 24.0 A 6.3 A apart
Start voltage 150 V 200 V 50 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 NEMA 4X IP66 vs NEMA 4X
Dimensions 730x540x278 mm 725x510x225 mm 730x540x278 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Verto 20.0 Symo Advanced 20.0-3 480 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 30.3 A 24.0 A 6.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 30.00 kW 30.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-870 V - Not published by Fronius International
Start voltage 150 V 200 V -50 V for Verto 20.0
MPP trackers 4 2 +2 trackers for Verto 20.0
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 98.6 % 98.0 % +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 35.2 kg 43.4 kg -8.2 kg for Verto 20.0
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for Verto 20.0
Dimensions 730x540x278 mm 725x510x225 mm 730x540x278 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
Ingress protection IP66 NEMA 4X IP66 vs NEMA 4X
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.