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Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M vs MOD 13KTL3-X 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Fronius International Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M vs Growatt MOD 13KTL3-X

Fronius International Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M
Fronius International
Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M
12.5 kW 97.4 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MOD 13KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 13KTL3-X
13 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 13KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.50 kW apart. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M MOD 13KTL3-X Difference
Rated AC power 12.50 kW 13.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
European efficiency 97.4 % 98.2 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 12.50 kW 13.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max PV power 18.80 kW 19.50 kW 0.70 kW apart
Weight 35.4 kg 16.0 kg 19.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.8 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 18.9 A 21.7 A 2.8 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 200-800 V 140-1000 V 200-800 V vs 140-1000 V
Strings per tracker 3 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 725x510x225 mm 387x425x178 mm 725x510x225 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter Symo Advanced 12.5-3-M MOD 13KTL3-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.50 kW 13.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max AC power 12.50 kW 13.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 18.9 A 21.7 A 2.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.80 kW 19.50 kW 0.70 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-800 V 140-1000 V 200-800 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for MOD 13KTL3-X
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 3 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker - 26.0 A Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.4 % 98.2 % +0.8 pp for MOD 13KTL3-X
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % +0.8 pp for MOD 13KTL3-X
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 35.4 kg 16.0 kg -19.4 kg for MOD 13KTL3-X
Weight per kW 2.8 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -1.6 kg/kW for MOD 13KTL3-X
Dimensions 725x510x225 mm 387x425x178 mm 725x510x225 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 - 5 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.