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MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Solis-3P8K-4G 7 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Solis-3P8K-4G

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
8 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Ginlong Solis
Solis-3P8K-4G
8 kW 97.8 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 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 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Solis-3P8K-4G Difference
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.80 kW 0.80 kW apart
Max PV power 12.00 kW 9.60 kW 2.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 0.30 more oversizing headroom
Weight 14.6 kg 18.0 kg 3.4 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.8 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-850 V 140-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.7 A 0.6 A apart
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Solis-3P8K-4G Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.80 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.7 A 0.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 12.00 kW 9.60 kW 2.40 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.20 +0.30 for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-850 V 140-1000 V vs 160-850 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V -20 V for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.8 % +0.3 pp for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.3 % +0.3 pp for MOD 8KTL3-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 18.0 kg -3.4 kg for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 563x310x219 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 563x310x219 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling natural - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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 Ginlong Solis
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch - Yes Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty 8 yrs - Not published by Ginlong Solis
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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.