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216KTL3-X HV vs 225KTL3-X HV 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 216KTL3-X HV vs Growatt MAX 225KTL3-X HV

Growatt MAX 216KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 216KTL3-X HV
216 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 225KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 225KTL3-X HV
225 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

216KTL3-X HV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 9.00 kW apart. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter 216KTL3-X HV 225KTL3-X HV Difference
Rated AC power 216.00 kW 225.00 kW 9.00 kW apart
Max AC power 216.00 kW 250.00 kW 34.00 kW apart
Weight 95.0 kg 99.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 155.9 A 180.5 A 24.6 A apart
MPPT voltage range 500-1500 V 500-1300 V 500-1500 V vs 500-1300 V
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 670x1120x370 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 670x1120x370 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 216KTL3-X HV 225KTL3-X HV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 216.00 kW 225.00 kW 9.00 kW apart
Max AC power 216.00 kW 250.00 kW 34.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 155.9 A 180.5 A 24.6 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 500-1300 V 500-1500 V vs 500-1300 V
Start voltage 500 V 500 V Same
MPP trackers - 12 Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 30.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % - Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 99.0 % 99.0 % Same
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 99.0 kg -4.0 kg for 216KTL3-X HV
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 670x1120x370 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 670x1120x370 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.