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MAX 50KTL3 LV vs SE50K (400V grid) 8 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV vs SolarEdge SE50K (400V grid)

Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV
Growatt
MAX 50KTL3 LV
50 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
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SolarEdge SE50K (400V grid)
SolarEdge
SE50K (400V grid)
50 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MAX 50KTL3 LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 8 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
8 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 16 parameters
Parameter MAX 50KTL3 LV SE50K (400V grid) Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 55.50 kW 50.00 kW 5.50 kW apart
Max PV power 75.00 kW 87.50 kW 12.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.75 0.25 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.3 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max AC current 80.5 A 72.5 A 8.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 680-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 680-1000 V
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 50KTL3 LV SE50K (400V grid) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
Max AC power 55.50 kW 50.00 kW 5.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 80.5 A 72.5 A 8.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 75.00 kW 87.50 kW 12.50 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.75 +0.25 for SE50K (400V grid)
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 680-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 680-1000 V
Start voltage 250 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.4 % 98.0 % +0.4 pp for MAX 50KTL3 LV
Max efficiency 98.8 % 98.3 % +0.5 pp for MAX 50KTL3 LV
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 82.0 kg - Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW 1.6 kg/kW - Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions 600x860x300 mm - Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 67 dB Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by SolarEdge
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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.