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MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro) vs SOFAR 7KTLM-G3 7 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro) vs SOFAR 7KTLM-G3

Growatt MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro)
7 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SOFAR 7KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 7KTLM-G3
7 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 7 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
7 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 20 parameters
Parameter MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro) SOFAR 7KTLM-G3 Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Weight 14.6 kg 17.5 kg 2.9 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.1 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 35.0 A 23.3 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 90 V 70 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 80-550 V 140-1000 V vs 80-550 V
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 380x468x187 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 380x468x187 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro) SOFAR 7KTLM-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Max AC power 7.00 kW 7.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 11.7 A 35.0 A 23.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 10.50 kW - Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 80-550 V 140-1000 V vs 80-550 V
Start voltage 160 V 90 V -70 V for SOFAR 7KTLM-G3
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SOFAR 7KTLM-G3
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % +0.8 pp for MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.1 % +0.5 pp for MOD 7KTL3-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 14.6 kg 17.5 kg -2.9 kg for MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 2.5 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MOD 7KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 380x468x187 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 380x468x187 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
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 - Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 8 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.