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GW3k-BH vs SPM 3000TL-HU 11 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW3k-BH vs Growatt SPM 3000TL-HU

GoodWe GW3k-BH
GoodWe
GW3k-BH
3 kW 96.0 % euro Hybrid
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Growatt SPM 3000TL-HU
Growatt
SPM 3000TL-HU
3 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SPM 3000TL-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.6 pp more efficient. 11 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
11 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW3k-BH SPM 3000TL-HU Difference
European efficiency 96.0 % 97.6 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 96.6 % 98.1 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Weight 15.5 kg 26.0 kg 10.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.2 kg/kW 8.7 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW lighter
Noise 35 dB 30 dB 5 dB quieter
Battery voltage 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) 40-60V 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) vs 40-60V
Dimensions 433x354x147 mm 330x580x230 mm 433x354x147 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW3k-BH SPM 3000TL-HU 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 Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 13.1 A 13.1 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - 4.50 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage - 600 V Not published by GoodWe
MPPT voltage range - 150-550 V Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage - 130 V Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers - 2 Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker - 22.0 A Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.0 % 97.6 % +1.6 pp for SPM 3000TL-HU
Max efficiency 96.6 % 98.1 % +1.5 pp for SPM 3000TL-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) 40-60V 85~460 V (GW3600-BH/GW5000-BH/GW6000-BH); 85~400 V (GW3k-BH) vs 40-60V
Max charge current - 140 A Not published by GoodWe
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 15.5 kg 26.0 kg -10.5 kg for GW3k-BH
Weight per kW 5.2 kg/kW 8.7 kg/kW -3.5 kg/kW for GW3k-BH
Dimensions 433x354x147 mm 330x580x230 mm 433x354x147 mm vs 330x580x230 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 35 dB 30 dB -5 dB for SPM 3000TL-HU
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.