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WIT 25K-XHU vs SH25T 14 of 26 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt WIT 25K-XHU vs Sungrow SH25T

Growatt WIT 25K-XHU
Growatt
WIT 25K-XHU
25 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Sungrow SH25T
Sungrow
SH25T
25 kW 97.8 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

12 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 14 of 26 comparable parameters are identical, with 6 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
14 of 26 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 26 parameters
Parameter WIT 25K-XHU SH25T Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.8 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 30.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 27.50 kW 25.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Max charge current 55 A 50 A 5 A faster charging
Weight 45.0 kg 40.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Max AC current 83.3 A 37.9 A 45.4 A apart
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 150-950 V 150-850 V vs 150-950 V
Battery voltage 120-800V 100-700 V 120-800V vs 100-700 V
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW 0.2 kg/kW lighter
Dimensions 456x684x240 mm 480x620x245 mm 456x684x240 mm vs 480x620x245 mm
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Full specification

Parameter WIT 25K-XHU SH25T Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 25.00 kW 25.00 kW Same
Max AC power 27.50 kW 25.00 kW 2.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 83.3 A 37.9 A 45.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 150-950 V 150-850 V vs 150-950 V
Start voltage 180 V 180 V Same
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for SH25T
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 30.0 A +10.0 A for WIT 25K-XHU
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.8 % +0.6 pp for SH25T
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.2 % Effectively the same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 120-800V 100-700 V 120-800V vs 100-700 V
Max charge current 55 A 50 A +5 A for WIT 25K-XHU
Backup power - 43.0 kW Not published by Growatt
Physical
Weight 45.0 kg 40.0 kg -5.0 kg for SH25T
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW -0.2 kg/kW for SH25T
Dimensions 456x684x240 mm 480x620x245 mm 456x684x240 mm vs 480x620x245 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 55 dB - Not published by Sungrow
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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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.