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MAX 185KTL3-X HV vs SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 7 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 185KTL3-X HV vs Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0

Growatt MAX 185KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 185KTL3-X HV
185 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Huawei
SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
187.5 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 2.50 kW apart. 7 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
7 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 17 parameters
Parameter MAX 185KTL3-X HV SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Difference
Rated AC power 185.00 kW 187.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 65.0 A 35.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 185.00 kW 187.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
Weight 95.0 kg 114.0 kg 19.0 kg lighter
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 550 V 250 V apart
Max AC current 133.5 A 196.8 A 63.3 A apart
Start voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V earlier start
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 732x1082x395 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 732x1082x395 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 185KTL3-X HV SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 185.00 kW 187.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max AC power 185.00 kW 187.50 kW 2.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 550 V 250 V apart
Max AC current 133.5 A 196.8 A 63.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1500 V 1500 V Same
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 500-1500 V Same
Start voltage 500 V 550 V -50 V for MAX 185KTL3-X HV
MPP trackers - 6 Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 65.0 A +35.0 A for SUN2000-188KTL-NHH0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % - Not published by Huawei
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for MAX 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 95.0 kg 114.0 kg -19.0 kg for MAX 185KTL3-X HV
Weight per kW 0.5 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 732x1082x395 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 732x1082x395 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 75 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Huawei
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Huawei
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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.