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MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs SG8.0RS 10 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Sungrow SG8.0RS

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
8 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Sungrow SG8.0RS
Sungrow
SG8.0RS
8 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

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

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 10 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
10 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

14 of 24 parameters
Parameter MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) SG8.0RS Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 16.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Weight 14.6 kg 19.0 kg 4.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 0.6 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 13.3 A 36.4 A 23.1 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 50 V 110 V earlier start
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 40-560 V 140-1000 V vs 40-560 V
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 340x490x170 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 340x490x170 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) SG8.0RS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 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 13.3 A 36.4 A 23.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 600 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 40-560 V 140-1000 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 160 V 50 V -110 V for SG8.0RS
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SG8.0RS
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 16.0 A +4.0 A for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % +0.8 pp for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % +0.8 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 19.0 kg -4.4 kg for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 340x490x170 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 340x490x170 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 Yes Same
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
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.