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MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro) vs Growatt 1000-S 16 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro) vs Growatt 1000-S

Growatt MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
Growatt
MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
1 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Growatt
Growatt 1000-S
1 kW 96.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is warranty: 5 yrs longer. 16 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
16 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 23 parameters
Parameter MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro) Growatt 1000-S Difference
Warranty 10 yrs 5 yrs 5 yrs longer
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 13.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 0.20 more oversizing headroom
Weight per kW 6.0 kg/kW 6.4 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Max PV power 1.50 kW 1.30 kW 0.20 kW apart
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Dimensions 274x254x138 mm 299x271x141 mm 274x254x138 mm vs 299x271x141 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro) Growatt 1000-S Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.00 kW 1.00 kW Same
Max AC power 1.00 kW 1.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 4.8 A 4.7 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 1.50 kW 1.30 kW 0.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.30 +0.20 for MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-550 V Same
Start voltage 50 V 50 V Same
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 13.0 A +5.0 A for MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.5 % 96.5 % Same
Max efficiency 97.4 % 97.4 % 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 6.0 kg 6.4 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 6.0 kg/kW 6.4 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
Dimensions 274x254x138 mm 299x271x141 mm 274x254x138 mm vs 299x271x141 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 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 Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 10 yrs 5 yrs +5 yrs for MIC 1000TL-X2 (Pro)
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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.