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MIC 3300TL-X vs SOFAR 3300TL-G3 13 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIC 3300TL-X vs SOFAR 3300TL-G3

Growatt MIC 3300TL-X
Growatt
MIC 3300TL-X
3.3 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
SOFAR 3300TL-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3300TL-G3
3.3 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MIC 3300TL-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 1.0 A more headroom. 13 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 4 differences
How alike are they
13 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

4 of 17 parameters
Parameter MIC 3300TL-X SOFAR 3300TL-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 12.0 A 1.0 A more headroom
Max AC current 14.3 A 16.0 A 1.7 A apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Start voltage 50 V 70 V 20 V earlier start
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Full specification

Parameter MIC 3300TL-X SOFAR 3300TL-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.30 kW 3.30 kW Same
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.30 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 14.3 A 16.0 A 1.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 4.29 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.30 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Start voltage 50 V 70 V -20 V for MIC 3300TL-X
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 13.0 A 12.0 A +1.0 A for MIC 3300TL-X
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max efficiency 97.6 % - Not published by Sofar Solar
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 6.2 kg - Not published by Sofar Solar
Weight per kW 1.9 kg/kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
Dimensions 254x274x138 mm - Not published by Sofar Solar
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.