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GW225KN-HT vs MAX 225KTL3-X HV 12 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW225KN-HT vs Growatt MAX 225KTL3-X HV

GoodWe GW225KN-HT
GoodWe
GW225KN-HT
225 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 225KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 225KTL3-X HV
225 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MAX 225KTL3-X HV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max ac power: 2.50 kW apart. 12 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

6 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW225KN-HT MAX 225KTL3-X HV Difference
Max AC power 247.50 kW 250.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Weight 111.0 kg 99.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Start voltage 550 V 500 V 50 V earlier start
Max AC current 178.7 A 180.5 A 1.8 A apart
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 500-1300 V 500-1500 V vs 500-1300 V
Dimensions 1091x678x343 mm 670x1120x370 mm 1091x678x343 mm vs 670x1120x370 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW225KN-HT MAX 225KTL3-X HV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 225.00 kW 225.00 kW Same
Max AC power 247.50 kW 250.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 178.7 A 180.5 A 1.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 500-1300 V 500-1500 V vs 500-1300 V
Start voltage 550 V 500 V -50 V for MAX 225KTL3-X HV
MPP trackers 12 12 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 30.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.5 % - Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % 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 111.0 kg 99.0 kg -12.0 kg for MAX 225KTL3-X HV
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 1091x678x343 mm 670x1120x370 mm 1091x678x343 mm vs 670x1120x370 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling - forced-air Not published by GoodWe
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by GoodWe
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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.