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GW8000-DT vs Fronius Primo 8.2-1 4 of 14 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW8000-DT vs Fronius Primo 8.2-1

GoodWe GW8000-DT
GoodWe
GW8000-DT
8 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Primo 8.2-1
Fronius International
Fronius Primo 8.2-1
8.2 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 4 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 18 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
4 of 14 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 14 parameters
Parameter GW8000-DT Fronius Primo 8.2-1 Difference
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.0 % 1.3 pp more efficient
Weight 24.0 kg 21.4 kg 2.6 kg lighter
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 240 V 160 V apart
Max AC current 12.1 A 34.2 A 22.1 A apart
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 NEMA 4X IP65 vs NEMA 4X
Dimensions 415x516x192 mm 627x429x206 mm 415x516x192 mm vs 627x429x206 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW8000-DT Fronius Primo 8.2-1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.20 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 240 V 160 V apart
Max AC current 12.1 A 34.2 A 22.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 9.60 kW - Not published by Fronius International
DC/AC ratio 1.20 - Not published by Fronius International
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range - 200-800 V Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage - 80 V Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker - 33.0 A Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % - Not published by Fronius International
Max efficiency 98.3 % 97.0 % +1.3 pp for GW8000-DT
CEC efficiency - 96.5 % Not published by GoodWe
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 24.0 kg 21.4 kg -2.6 kg for Fronius Primo 8.2-1
Weight per kW 3.0 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for Fronius Primo 8.2-1
Dimensions 415x516x192 mm 627x429x206 mm 415x516x192 mm vs 627x429x206 mm
Ingress protection IP65 NEMA 4X IP65 vs NEMA 4X
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 Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Warranty
Warranty - 10 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.