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WIT 8K-XHU vs MOD 8000TL3-HU 14 of 27 identical Swap Change inverters

Growatt WIT 8K-XHU vs Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU

Growatt WIT 8K-XHU
Growatt
WIT 8K-XHU
8 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Growatt MOD 8000TL3-HU
Growatt
MOD 8000TL3-HU
8 kW 98.1 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MOD 8000TL3-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.9 pp more efficient. 14 of 27 comparable parameters are identical, with 5 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
14 of 27 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 27 parameters
Parameter WIT 8K-XHU MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.1 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 20.0 A 20.0 A more headroom
Max charge current 55 A 25 A 30 A faster charging
Weight 45.0 kg 19.0 kg 26.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.6 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW 3.2 kg/kW lighter
Noise 55 dB 29 dB 26 dB quieter
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max AC current 26.7 A 13.3 A 13.4 A apart
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 140-1000 V 150-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Battery voltage 120-800V 600-980 V 120-800V vs 600-980 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 456x684x240 mm 468x408x202 mm 456x684x240 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter WIT 8K-XHU MOD 8000TL3-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.80 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 26.7 A 13.3 A 13.4 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 16.00 kW 16.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 140-1000 V 150-850 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 180 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 20.0 A +20.0 A for WIT 8K-XHU
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.1 % +0.9 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % +0.5 pp for MOD 8000TL3-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 120-800V 600-980 V 120-800V vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 55 A 25 A +30 A for WIT 8K-XHU
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 45.0 kg 19.0 kg -26.0 kg for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Weight per kW 5.6 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW -3.2 kg/kW for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Dimensions 456x684x240 mm 468x408x202 mm 456x684x240 mm vs 468x408x202 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise 55 dB 29 dB -26 dB for MOD 8000TL3-HU
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 10 yrs Not published by Growatt
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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.