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GW80KBF-MT vs GW80K-SMT 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW80KBF-MT vs GoodWe GW80K-SMT

GoodWe GW80KBF-MT
GoodWe
GW80KBF-MT
80 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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GoodWe GW80K-SMT
GoodWe
GW80K-SMT
80 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

GW80KBF-MT leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.0 A more headroom. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter GW80KBF-MT GW80K-SMT Difference
Max input current per tracker 44.0 A 42.0 A 2.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 380 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 94.1 A 128.0 A 33.9 A apart
Weight 65.0 kg 64.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 160-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Dimensions 788x586x267 mm 550x700x260 mm 788x586x267 mm vs 550x700x260 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW80KBF-MT GW80K-SMT 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 380 V 20 V apart
Max AC current 94.1 A 128.0 A 33.9 A apart
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 160-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 4 - Not published by GoodWe
Strings per tracker 4 2 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 44.0 A 42.0 A +2.0 A for GW80KBF-MT
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % - Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.6 % +0.4 pp for GW80KBF-MT
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 65.0 kg 64.0 kg -1.0 kg for GW80K-SMT
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 788x586x267 mm 550x700x260 mm 788x586x267 mm vs 550x700x260 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 - Yes Not published by GoodWe
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by GoodWe
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.