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S5-GC25K vs MID 25KTL3-X 11 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S5-GC25K vs Growatt MID 25KTL3-X

Ginlong Solis S5-GC25K
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC25K
25 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 25KTL3-X
Growatt
MID 25KTL3-X
25 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MID 25KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 11 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
11 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 20 parameters
Parameter S5-GC25K MID 25KTL3-X Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Weight 38.2 kg 23.0 kg 15.2 kg lighter
Max AC power 27.50 kW 27.70 kW 0.20 kW apart
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 180 V 250 V 70 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 41.8 A 40.2 A 1.6 A apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 395x525x222 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S5-GC25K MID 25KTL3-X 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 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 41.8 A 40.2 A 1.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 37.50 kW 37.50 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-1000 V Same
Start voltage 180 V 250 V -70 V for S5-GC25K
MPP trackers - 2 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A - Not published by Growatt
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % +0.5 pp for MID 25KTL3-X
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for MID 25KTL3-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 38.2 kg 23.0 kg -15.2 kg for MID 25KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for MID 25KTL3-X
Dimensions 629x647x252 mm 395x525x222 mm 629x647x252 mm vs 395x525x222 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 60 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.