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MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) vs MOD 12KTL3-X 21 of 25 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X
12 kW 98.2 % 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: 6.0 A more headroom. 21 of 25 comparable parameters are identical, with 7 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 4 differences
How alike are they
21 of 25 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

4 of 25 parameters
Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) MOD 12KTL3-X Difference
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 26.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Warranty 8 yrs 5 yrs 3 yrs longer
Weight 15.6 kg 14.0 kg 1.6 kg lighter
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) MOD 12KTL3-X 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 20.0 A Same
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 140-1000 V Same
Start voltage 160 V 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 26.0 A +6.0 A for MOD 12KTL3-X
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.2 % Same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 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 15.6 kg 14.0 kg -1.6 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 387x425x178 mm Same
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 Yes Same
Ethernet Yes Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 8 yrs 5 yrs +3 yrs for MOD 12KTL3-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.