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MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) vs SG12T-CN 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Sungrow SG12T-CN

Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Sungrow SG12T-CN
Sungrow
SG12T-CN
12 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.4 pp more efficient. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) SG12T-CN Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.8 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Weight 15.6 kg 18.0 kg 2.4 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 530x410x208 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 530x410x208 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) SG12T-CN Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
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 - Not published by Sungrow
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sungrow
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.8 % +0.4 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.2 % +0.4 pp for MOD 12KTL3-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 15.6 kg 18.0 kg -2.4 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.3 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 530x410x208 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 530x410x208 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by Sungrow
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sungrow
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 8 yrs - Not published by Sungrow
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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.