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MAX 320K-X vs SG320HX 12 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 320K-X vs Sungrow SG320HX

Growatt MAX 320K-X
Growatt
MAX 320K-X
320 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Sungrow SG320HX
Sungrow
SG320HX
320 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG320HX leads on the differences that matter

The largest is mpp trackers: 6 trackers more. 12 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
12 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 19 parameters
Parameter MAX 320K-X SG320HX Difference
MPP trackers 6 12 6 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 80.0 A 40.0 A 40.0 A more headroom
Weight 126.0 kg 116.0 kg 10.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 230.9 A 254.0 A 23.1 A apart
Start voltage 500 V 550 V 50 V earlier start
Strings per tracker 5 2 3 strings apart
Dimensions 790x1145x371 mm 870x1136x361 mm 790x1145x371 mm vs 870x1136x361 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 320K-X SG320HX Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 320.00 kW 320.00 kW Same
Max AC power 352.00 kW 352.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 800 V 800 V Same
Max AC current 230.9 A 254.0 A 23.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 480.00 kW - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sungrow
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 320K-X
MPP trackers 6 12 +6 trackers for SG320HX
Strings per tracker 5 2 3 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 80.0 A 40.0 A +40.0 A for MAX 320K-X
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.5 % - Not published by Sungrow
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 126.0 kg 116.0 kg -10.0 kg for SG320HX
Weight per kW 0.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 790x1145x371 mm 870x1136x361 mm 790x1145x371 mm vs 870x1136x361 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 Yes - Not published by Sungrow
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.