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MAX 250KTL3-X HV vs SOFAR 250KTLX0 14 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 250KTL3-X HV vs SOFAR 250KTLX0

Growatt MAX 250KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 250KTL3-X HV
250 kW 98.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
SOFAR 250KTLX0
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 250KTLX0
250 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

5 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 30.0 A more headroom. 14 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 5 differences
How alike are they
14 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

5 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 250KTL3-X HV SOFAR 250KTLX0 Difference
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 60.0 A 30.0 A more headroom
Weight 99.0 kg 111.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Start voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 828x1159x366 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 828x1159x366 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 250KTL3-X HV SOFAR 250KTLX0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 250.00 kW 250.00 kW Same
Max AC power 250.00 kW 250.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 180.4 A 180.5 A Effectively the same
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 250KTL3-X HV
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 60.0 A +30.0 A for SOFAR 250KTLX0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.7 % 98.8 % Effectively the same
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 99.0 kg 111.0 kg -12.0 kg for MAX 250KTL3-X HV
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 828x1159x366 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 828x1159x366 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 Sofar Solar
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.