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MOD 12KTL3-X vs SUN2000-12KTL-M5 14 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X vs Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M5

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M5
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M5
12 kW 97.9 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 14 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
14 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 23 parameters
Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X SUN2000-12KTL-M5 Difference
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 30.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Weight 14.0 kg 21.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-800 V 140-1000 V vs 200-800 V
Max AC current 20.0 A 19.3 A 0.7 A apart
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 470x525x166 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X SUN2000-12KTL-M5 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 20.0 A 19.3 A 0.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 18.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 200-800 V 140-1000 V vs 200-800 V
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for MOD 12KTL3-X
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A 30.0 A +4.0 A for SUN2000-12KTL-M5
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % +0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % +0.2 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X
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 14.0 kg 21.0 kg -7.0 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 470x525x166 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 470x525x166 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 5 yrs - Not published by Huawei
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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.