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180KTL3-X MV vs 185KTL3-X HV 8 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV vs Growatt MAX 185KTL3-X HV

Growatt MAX 180KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAX 180KTL3-X MV
180 kW Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MAX 185KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 185KTL3-X HV
185 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

180KTL3-X MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 5.00 kW apart. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter 180KTL3-X MV 185KTL3-X HV Difference
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1500 V 400 V apart
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 30.0 A 15.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Weight 93.0 kg 95.0 kg 2.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 800 V 320 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 133.5 A 83.0 A apart
Start voltage 195 V 500 V 305 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.0 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 500-1500 V 180-1000 V vs 500-1500 V
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 675x1070x340 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 675x1070x340 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 180KTL3-X MV 185KTL3-X HV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Max AC power 180.00 kW 185.00 kW 5.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 480 V 800 V 320 V apart
Max AC current 216.5 A 133.5 A 83.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 270.00 kW - Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1500 V 400 V apart
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 500-1500 V 180-1000 V vs 500-1500 V
Start voltage 195 V 500 V -305 V for 180KTL3-X MV
MPP trackers 10 - Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 45.0 A 30.0 A +15.0 A for 180KTL3-X MV
Efficiency
European efficiency - 98.7 % Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 98.8 % 99.0 % +0.2 pp for 185KTL3-X HV
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 93.0 kg 95.0 kg -2.0 kg for 180KTL3-X MV
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 640x1075x367 mm 675x1070x340 mm 640x1075x367 mm vs 675x1070x340 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 Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs 5 yrs Same
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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.