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12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs 12K-MB0 15 of 28 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version) vs Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M1 (High current version)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Hybrid
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Huawei SUN2000-12K-MB0
Huawei
SUN2000-12K-MB0
12 kW 97.9 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

13 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 16.5 A more headroom. 15 of 28 comparable parameters are identical, with 4 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
15 of 28 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 28 parameters
Parameter 12KTL-M1 (High current version) 12K-MB0 Difference
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 30.0 A 16.5 A more headroom
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Max charge current 17 A 26 A 10 A faster charging
Weight 17.0 kg 21.0 kg 4.0 kg lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Max AC current 18.4 A 20.2 A 1.8 A apart
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.3 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 200-1000 V 140-980 V vs 200-1000 V
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 460x546x242 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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Full specification

Parameter 12KTL-M1 (High current version) 12K-MB0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 13.20 kW 1.20 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 18.4 A 20.2 A 1.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 18.00 kW 18.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 140-980 V 200-1000 V 140-980 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 2 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 13.5 A 30.0 A +16.5 A for 12K-MB0
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 97.9 % +0.3 pp for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.4 % +0.2 pp for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 600 V ~ 980 V 600 V ~ 980 V Same
Max charge current 17 A 26 A +10 A for 12K-MB0
Backup power 3.3 kW - Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 17.0 kg 21.0 kg -4.0 kg for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Weight per kW 1.4 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.3 kg/kW for 12KTL-M1 (High current version)
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 460x546x242 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 460x546x242 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural forced-air natural vs forced-air
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 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.