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2500M-X2 vs 2000M-X 12 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt NEO 2500M-X2 vs Growatt NEO 2000M-X

Growatt NEO 2500M-X2
Growatt
NEO 2500M-X2
2.5 kW Microinverter
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VS
Growatt NEO 2000M-X
Growatt
NEO 2000M-X
2 kW Microinverter
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The verdict

2500M-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.50 kW apart. 12 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
12 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 20 parameters
Parameter 2500M-X2 2000M-X Difference
Rated AC power 2.50 kW 2.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 15.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 2.50 kW 2.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Warranty 12 yrs 10 yrs 2 yrs longer
Max AC current 11.4 A 9.3 A 2.1 A apart
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
Dimensions 270x396x45 mm 301x388x38 mm 270x396x45 mm vs 301x388x38 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 2500M-X2 2000M-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 2.50 kW 2.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Max AC power 2.50 kW 2.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 220 V 10 V apart
Max AC current 11.4 A 9.3 A 2.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 3.00 kW Not published by Growatt
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Growatt
Max DC voltage 60 V 60 V Same
MPPT voltage range 16-55 V 16-55 V Same
Start voltage 20 V 20 V Same
MPP trackers 4 4 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 18.0 A 15.0 A +3.0 A for 2500M-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max efficiency 96.5 % 96.5 % Same
CEC efficiency - 96.0 % Not published by Growatt
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 5.1 kg 4.7 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 2.0 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for 2500M-X2
Dimensions 270x396x45 mm 301x388x38 mm 270x396x45 mm vs 301x388x38 mm
Ingress protection IP67 IP67 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 65 °C 65 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Warranty
Warranty 12 yrs 10 yrs +2 yrs for 2500M-X2
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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.