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MAX 125KTL3-X MV vs SG125CX-P2 12 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 125KTL3-X MV vs Sungrow SG125CX-P2

Growatt MAX 125KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAX 125KTL3-X MV
125 kW 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 125KTL3-X MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.0 A more headroom. 12 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
12 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 125KTL3-X MV SG125CX-P2 Difference
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 30.0 A 2.0 A more headroom
MPP trackers 10 12 2 trackers more
Weight 84.0 kg 93.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 400 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 181.1 A 15.7 A apart
Dimensions 640x970x345 mm 795x1020x360 mm 640x970x345 mm vs 795x1020x360 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 125KTL3-X MV SG125CX-P2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 125.00 kW Same
Max AC power 125.00 kW 125.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 400 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 165.4 A 181.1 A 15.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 175.00 kW Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio - 1.40 Not published by Growatt
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 10 12 +2 trackers for SG125CX-P2
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 32.0 A 30.0 A +2.0 A for MAX 125KTL3-X MV
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.3 % Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for MAX 125KTL3-X 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 125KTL3-X 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 Not published by Growatt
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.