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MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV vs SG125CX-P2 11 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV vs Sungrow SG125CX-P2

Growatt MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Growatt
MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
124 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow SG125CX-P2
Sungrow
SG125CX-P2
125 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 1.00 kW apart. 11 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
11 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 23 parameters
Parameter MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV SG125CX-P2 Difference
Rated AC power 124.00 kW 125.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 8 12 4 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 30.0 A 15.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 124.00 kW 125.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Max PV power 186.00 kW 175.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Weight 84.0 kg 93.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
European efficiency 98.5 % 98.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 400 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 164.1 A 181.1 A 17.0 A apart
Dimensions 640x970x345 mm 795x1020x360 mm 640x970x345 mm vs 795x1020x360 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV SG125CX-P2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 124.00 kW 125.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Max AC power 124.00 kW 125.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 400 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 164.1 A 181.1 A 17.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 186.00 kW 175.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.40 +0.10 for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 180-1000 V Same
Start voltage 195 V 200 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 8 12 +4 trackers for SG125CX-P2
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 30.0 A +15.0 A for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.5 % 98.3 % +0.2 pp for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
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 84.0 kg 93.0 kg -9.0 kg for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 640x970x345 mm 795x1020x360 mm 640x970x345 mm vs 795x1020x360 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
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 - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sungrow
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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.