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S5-GC25K-LV vs MID 25KTL3-X1 10 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC25K-LV vs Growatt MID 25KTL3-X1

Ginlong Solis S5-GC25K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC25K-LV
25 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Growatt MID 25KTL3-X1
Growatt
MID 25KTL3-X1
25 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MID 25KTL3-X1 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 10 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
10 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 21 parameters
Parameter S5-GC25K-LV MID 25KTL3-X1 Difference
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 26.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Weight 53.7 kg 29.5 kg 24.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.0 kg/kW lighter
Max AC power 27.50 kW 27.70 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.8 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 72.2 A 41.9 A 30.3 A apart
Start voltage 195 V 250 V 55 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 435x580x230 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 435x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC25K-LV MID 25KTL3-X1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 25.00 kW 25.00 kW Same
Max AC power 27.50 kW 27.70 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 72.2 A 41.9 A 30.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 37.50 kW Not published by Ginlong Solis
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Ginlong Solis
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 250 V -55 V for S5-GC25K-LV
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 26.0 A +6.0 A for S5-GC25K-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for MID 25KTL3-X1
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.8 % +0.4 pp for MID 25KTL3-X1
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 53.7 kg 29.5 kg -24.2 kg for MID 25KTL3-X1
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -1.0 kg/kW for MID 25KTL3-X1
Dimensions 578x691x338 mm 435x580x230 mm 578x691x338 mm vs 435x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.