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GW80KBF-MT vs SOFAR 80KTLX-G3 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW80KBF-MT vs SOFAR 80KTLX-G3

GoodWe GW80KBF-MT
GoodWe
GW80KBF-MT
80 kW 98.4 % 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

10 differences, and they point both ways

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

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
11 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 21 parameters
Parameter GW80KBF-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 65.0 kg 50.0 kg 15.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.2 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.7 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 94.1 A 133.3 A 39.2 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
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 GW80KBF-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 94.1 A 133.3 A 39.2 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 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 GW80KBF-MT
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.2 % +0.2 pp for GW80KBF-MT
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.7 % +0.3 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 50.0 kg -15.0 kg for SOFAR 80KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
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.