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MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro) vs Fronius Primo 4.6-1 9 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro) vs Fronius Primo 4.6-1

Growatt MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
Growatt
MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
4.6 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Fronius Primo 4.6-1
Fronius International
Fronius Primo 4.6-1
4.6 kW 97.0 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 9 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
9 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 22 parameters
Parameter MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro) Fronius Primo 4.6-1 Difference
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.0 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 1000 V 450 V apart
Weight 10.8 kg 21.5 kg 10.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW 2.3 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max operating temperature 60 °C 55 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Start voltage 50 V 80 V 30 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 40-550 V 80-800 V 40-550 V vs 80-800 V
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 350x375x158 mm 645x431x204 mm 350x375x158 mm vs 645x431x204 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro) Fronius Primo 4.6-1 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 20.9 A 20.0 A 0.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 6.90 kW 6.90 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 550 V 1000 V 450 V apart
MPPT voltage range 40-550 V 80-800 V 40-550 V vs 80-800 V
Start voltage 50 V 80 V -30 V for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 18.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.0 % +0.5 pp for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.1 % +0.3 pp for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
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 10.8 kg 21.5 kg -10.7 kg for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 4.7 kg/kW -2.3 kg/kW for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
Dimensions 350x375x158 mm 645x431x204 mm 350x375x158 mm vs 645x431x204 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 55 °C +5 °C for MIN 4600TL-X2 (Pro)
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.