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Solis-3P9K-4G vs SOFAR 9KTLM-G3 6 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Solis-3P9K-4G vs SOFAR 9KTLM-G3

Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P9K-4G
9 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 9KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 9KTLM-G3
9 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

Solis-3P9K-4G leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter Solis-3P9K-4G SOFAR 9KTLM-G3 Difference
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.3 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
Max AC power 9.90 kW 9.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 14.3 A 45.0 A 30.7 A apart
Start voltage 180 V 90 V 90 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 80-550 V 160-850 V vs 80-550 V
Weight 18.0 kg 17.5 kg 0.5 kg lighter
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 380x468x187 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 380x468x187 mm
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Full specification

Parameter Solis-3P9K-4G SOFAR 9KTLM-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 9.00 kW 9.00 kW Same
Max AC power 9.90 kW 9.00 kW 0.90 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 14.3 A 45.0 A 30.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.80 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.20 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1000 V 600 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 160-850 V 80-550 V 160-850 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 180 V 90 V -90 V for SOFAR 9KTLM-G3
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SOFAR 9KTLM-G3
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker - 20.0 A Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.8 % 97.3 % +0.5 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.1 % +0.2 pp for Solis-3P9K-4G
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 18.0 kg 17.5 kg -0.5 kg for SOFAR 9KTLM-G3
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.9 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 563x310x219 mm 380x468x187 mm 563x310x219 mm vs 380x468x187 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling - natural Not published by Ginlong Solis
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
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.