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MAX 70KTL3 LV vs MAC 70KTL3-X MV 12 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MAX 70KTL3 LV vs Growatt MAC 70KTL3-X MV

Growatt MAX 70KTL3 LV
Growatt
MAX 70KTL3 LV
70 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAC 70KTL3-X MV
Growatt
MAC 70KTL3-X MV
70 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

MAX 70KTL3 LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 13.0 A more headroom. 12 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
12 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 21 parameters
Parameter MAX 70KTL3 LV MAC 70KTL3-X MV Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 13.0 A 13.0 A more headroom
Max PV power 105.00 kW 91.00 kW 14.00 kW apart
Weight 86.0 kg 52.0 kg 34.0 kg lighter
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 112.7 A 93.6 A 19.1 A apart
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Dimensions 600x860x300 mm 508x680x281 mm 600x860x300 mm vs 508x680x281 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MAX 70KTL3 LV MAC 70KTL3-X MV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 70.00 kW 70.00 kW Same
Max AC power 77.70 kW 77.70 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V - Not published by Growatt
Max AC current 112.7 A 93.6 A 19.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 105.00 kW 91.00 kW 14.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for MAX 70KTL3 LV
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 200-1000 V Same
Start voltage 250 V 250 V Same
MPP trackers - 3 Not published by Growatt
Strings per tracker 2 4 2 strings apart
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 13.0 A +13.0 A for MAX 70KTL3 LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.5 % - Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 99.0 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for MAX 70KTL3 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 86.0 kg 52.0 kg -34.0 kg for MAC 70KTL3-X MV
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for MAC 70KTL3-X MV
Dimensions 600x860x300 mm 508x680x281 mm 600x860x300 mm vs 508x680x281 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 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.