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S5-GC110K vs MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV 12 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC110K vs Growatt MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV

Ginlong Solis S5-GC110K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC110K
110 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV
Growatt
MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV
110 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 13.0 A more headroom. 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 S5-GC110K MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV Difference
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 45.0 A 13.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 121.00 kW 110.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 10 8 2 trackers more
Weight 91.0 kg 84.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.7 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 183.8 A 174.6 A 9.2 A apart
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 640x970x345 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC110K MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 110.00 kW 110.00 kW Same
Max AC power 121.00 kW 110.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 183.8 A 174.6 A 9.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 195 V 200 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 10 8 +2 trackers for S5-GC110K
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 45.0 A +13.0 A for MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.6 % - Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.7 % +0.3 pp for S5-GC110K
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 91.0 kg 84.0 kg -7.0 kg for MAX 110KTL3-X2 LV
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 567x1065x344 mm 640x970x345 mm 567x1065x344 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.