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SUN2000-12KTL-M5 vs MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) 12 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M5 vs Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)

Huawei SUN2000-12KTL-M5
Huawei
SUN2000-12KTL-M5
12 kW 97.9 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
12 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 10.0 A more headroom. 12 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
12 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 22 parameters
Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M5 MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 20.0 A 10.0 A more headroom
Weight 21.0 kg 15.6 kg 5.4 kg lighter
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 200 V 160 V 40 V earlier start
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 200-800 V 140-1000 V 200-800 V vs 140-1000 V
Max AC current 19.3 A 20.0 A 0.7 A apart
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 387x425x178 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN2000-12KTL-M5 MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Max AC power 12.00 kW 12.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 19.3 A 20.0 A 0.7 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 200-800 V 140-1000 V 200-800 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 160 V -40 V for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 20.0 A +10.0 A for SUN2000-12KTL-M5
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.9 % 98.2 % +0.3 pp for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.6 % +0.2 pp for MOD 12KTL3-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 21.0 kg 15.6 kg -5.4 kg for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.3 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MOD 12KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 470x525x166 mm 387x425x178 mm 470x525x166 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Huawei
Ethernet - Yes Not published by Huawei
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 8 yrs Not published by Huawei
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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.