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S6-GR1P3.6K vs SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3 10 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K vs SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3

Ginlong Solis S6-GR1P3.6K
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR1P3.6K
3.6 kW 96.6 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
3.6 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.9 pp more efficient. 10 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
10 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 20 parameters
Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3 Difference
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.5 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.4 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max AC power 4.00 kW 3.68 kW 0.32 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 15.0 A 1.0 A more headroom
Weight 11.2 kg 10.0 kg 1.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.1 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 60 V 90 V 30 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 50-520 V 80-550 V 50-520 V vs 80-550 V
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 344x349x164 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR1P3.6K SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.60 kW 3.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 3.68 kW 0.32 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 5.40 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-520 V 80-550 V 50-520 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 60 V 90 V -30 V for S6-GR1P3.6K
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 14.0 A 15.0 A +1.0 A for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.6 % 97.5 % +0.9 pp for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Max efficiency 97.3 % 98.4 % +1.1 pp for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
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 11.2 kg 10.0 kg -1.2 kg for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Weight per kW 3.1 kg/kW 2.8 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for SOFAR 3.6KTLM-G3
Dimensions 543x310x160 mm 344x349x164 mm 543x310x160 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 20 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.