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MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs SG8.0RT-P2 15 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) vs Sungrow SG8.0RT-P2

Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
8 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Sungrow SG8.0RT-P2
Sungrow
SG8.0RT-P2
8 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

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

The largest is max input current per tracker: 12.0 A more headroom. 15 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
15 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 24 parameters
Parameter MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) SG8.0RT-P2 Difference
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 32.0 A 12.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Weight 14.6 kg 18.0 kg 3.4 kg lighter
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 160-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 180 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 387x425x178 mm 480x370x195 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 480x370x195 mm
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Full specification

Parameter MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) SG8.0RT-P2 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 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 13.3 A Same
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 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 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 32.0 A +12.0 A for SG8.0RT-P2
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.7 % +0.4 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 480x370x195 mm 387x425x178 mm vs 480x370x195 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.