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S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND vs SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND vs SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3

Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
5 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3
5 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 6.0 A more headroom. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Weight 14.7 kg 17.0 kg 2.3 kg lighter
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.5 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 3.4 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Max AC current 7.6 A 8.3 A 0.7 A apart
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 385x430x182 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 385x430x182 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.00 kW 5.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage - 400 V Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current 7.6 A 8.3 A 0.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 7.50 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 140-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max input current per tracker 21.0 A 15.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.7 % 97.5 % +0.2 pp for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.4 % 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 17.0 kg -2.3 kg for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Weight per kW 2.9 kg/kW 3.4 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Dimensions 410x355x179 mm 385x430x182 mm 410x355x179 mm vs 385x430x182 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 - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
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.