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S6-GR1P2.5K vs MIN 2500TL-X 12 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P2.5K vs Growatt MIN 2500TL-X

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P2.5K
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P2.5K
2.5 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MIN 2500TL-X
Growatt
MIN 2500TL-X
2.5 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 12 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
12 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 23 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K MIN 2500TL-X Difference
European efficiency 96.5 % 97.1 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.2 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 2.80 kW 2.50 kW 0.30 kW apart
Noise 20 dB 35 dB 15 dB quieter
Max PV power 3.75 kW 3.50 kW 0.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Max AC current 13.3 A 11.3 A 2.0 A apart
Start voltage 60 V 100 V 40 V earlier start
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 13.5 A 0.5 A more headroom
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 350x375x160 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P2.5K MIN 2500TL-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 2.50 kW 2.50 kW Same
Max AC power 2.80 kW 2.50 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 11.3 A 2.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 3.75 kW 3.50 kW 0.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 +0.10 for S6-GR1P2.5K
Max DC voltage 600 V - Not published by Growatt
MPPT voltage range 50-520 V - Not published by Growatt
Start voltage 60 V 100 V -40 V for S6-GR1P2.5K
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 13.5 A +0.5 A for S6-GR1P2.5K
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.5 % 97.1 % +0.6 pp for MIN 2500TL-X
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.2 % +0.9 pp for MIN 2500TL-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 11.0 kg 10.8 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 4.4 kg/kW 4.3 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 350x375x160 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 350x375x160 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB 35 dB -15 dB for S6-GR1P2.5K
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.