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GW80K-MT vs SOFAR 80KTLX-G3 13 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW80K-MT vs SOFAR 80KTLX-G3

GoodWe GW80K-MT
GoodWe
GW80K-MT
80 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
80 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 80KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 13 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
13 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 21 parameters
Parameter GW80K-MT SOFAR 80KTLX-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 44.0 A 40.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
MPP trackers 4 6 2 trackers more
Weight 70.0 kg 50.0 kg 20.0 kg lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Weight per kW 0.9 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Dimensions 788x586x267 mm 561x687x275 mm 788x586x267 mm vs 561x687x275 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW80K-MT SOFAR 80KTLX-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 80.00 kW 80.00 kW Same
Max AC power 88.00 kW 88.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 133.0 A 133.3 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 180-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 4 6 +2 trackers for SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 44.0 A 40.0 A +4.0 A for GW80K-MT
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.2 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.7 % 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 70.0 kg 50.0 kg -20.0 kg for SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 0.9 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
Dimensions 788x586x267 mm 561x687x275 mm 788x586x267 mm vs 561x687x275 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
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 - - 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.