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MAX 253KTL3-X HV vs SG250HX-20 10 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 253KTL3-X HV vs Sungrow SG250HX-20

Growatt MAX 253KTL3-X HV
Growatt
MAX 253KTL3-X HV
253 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
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Sungrow SG250HX-20
Sungrow
SG250HX-20
250 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SG250HX-20 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 3.00 kW apart. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 253KTL3-X HV SG250HX-20 Difference
Rated AC power 253.00 kW 250.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 65.0 A 35.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 253.00 kW 250.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Weight 109.0 kg 106.0 kg 3.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 182.6 A 198.5 A 15.9 A apart
Start voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 779x1148x371 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 779x1148x371 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 253KTL3-X HV SG250HX-20 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 253.00 kW 250.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Max AC power 253.00 kW 250.00 kW 3.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 182.6 A 198.5 A 15.9 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 253KTL3-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 SG250HX-20
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % +0.3 pp for SG250HX-20
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 109.0 kg 106.0 kg -3.0 kg for SG250HX-20
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 675x1070x340 mm 779x1148x371 mm 675x1070x340 mm vs 779x1148x371 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sungrow
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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.