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GW8K-MS-CN-G40 vs MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) 11 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

GoodWe GW8K-MS-CN-G40 vs Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)

GoodWe GW8K-MS-CN-G40
GoodWe
GW8K-MS-CN-G40
8 kW Grid-tie
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Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
8 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 500 V apart. 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 GW8K-MS-CN-G40 MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Weight 16.0 kg 14.6 kg 1.4 kg lighter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 13.3 A 26.7 A apart
Start voltage 50 V 160 V 110 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 140-1000 V 40-560 V vs 140-1000 V
Dimensions 365x493x187 mm 387x425x178 mm 365x493x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter GW8K-MS-CN-G40 MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 13.3 A 26.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 12.00 kW Not published by GoodWe
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by GoodWe
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 140-1000 V 40-560 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 50 V 160 V -110 V for GW8K-MS-CN-G40
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.1 % Not published by GoodWe
Max efficiency 98.0 % 98.6 % +0.6 pp for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
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 16.0 kg 14.6 kg -1.4 kg for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 365x493x187 mm 387x425x178 mm 365x493x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 30 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 8 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.