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S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND vs SOFAR 3KTLM-G3 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND vs SOFAR 3KTLM-G3

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
3 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 3KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3KTLM-G3
3 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max dc voltage: 500 V apart. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND SOFAR 3KTLM-G3 Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.3 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Weight 14.7 kg 9.2 kg 5.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 4.9 kg/kW 3.1 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Max AC current 4.6 A 15.0 A 10.4 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 90 V 70 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 80-550 V 160-1000 V vs 80-550 V
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 344x349x164 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND SOFAR 3KTLM-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage - 230 V Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current 4.6 A 15.0 A 10.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 4.50 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 80-550 V 160-1000 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 160 V 90 V -70 V for SOFAR 3KTLM-G3
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.3 % +0.4 pp for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.2 % Effectively the same
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 14.7 kg 9.2 kg -5.5 kg for SOFAR 3KTLM-G3
Weight per kW 4.9 kg/kW 3.1 kg/kW -1.8 kg/kW for SOFAR 3KTLM-G3
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 344x349x164 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 344x349x164 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.