Skip to main content
68KTL-L1 vs 68K-LB0 16 of 27 identical Swap Change inverters

Huawei SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1 vs Huawei SUN2000-3.68K-LB0

Huawei SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1
Huawei
SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1
3.68 kW 97.3 % euro Hybrid
VS
Huawei SUN2000-3.68K-LB0
Huawei
SUN2000-3.68K-LB0
3.68 kW 96.8 % euro Hybrid
The verdict

68KTL-L1 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 16 of 27 comparable parameters are identical, with 5 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 11 differences
How alike are they
16 of 27 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
01

What actually differs

11 of 27 parameters
Parameter 68KTL-L1 68K-LB0 Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 96.8 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 16.0 A 3.5 A more headroom
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.8 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 12.0 kg 15.0 kg 3.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 3.3 kg/kW 4.1 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 100 V 50 V 50 V earlier start
Max charge current 15 A 16 A 2 A faster charging
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 40-560 V 90-560 V vs 40-560 V
Battery voltage 350-560 Vdc (Huawei Smart ESS); 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R; PV max voltage & MPPT upper limit reduced to 495 V with LG battery) 350-560 Vdc 350-560 Vdc (Huawei Smart ESS); 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R; PV max voltage & MPPT upper limit reduced to 495 V with LG battery) vs 350-560 Vdc
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 425x376x150 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 425x376x150 mm
02

Full specification

Parameter 68KTL-L1 68K-LB0 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Max AC power 3.68 kW 3.68 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 16.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power 5.52 kW 5.52 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 90-560 V 40-560 V 90-560 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 100 V 50 V -50 V for 68K-LB0
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 16.0 A +3.5 A for 68K-LB0
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % 96.8 % +0.5 pp for 68KTL-L1
Max efficiency 98.4 % 97.8 % +0.6 pp for 68KTL-L1
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 350-560 Vdc (Huawei Smart ESS); 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R; PV max voltage & MPPT upper limit reduced to 495 V with LG battery) 350-560 Vdc 350-560 Vdc (Huawei Smart ESS); 350-450 Vdc (LG Chem RESU 7H_R/10H_R; PV max voltage & MPPT upper limit reduced to 495 V with LG battery) vs 350-560 Vdc
Max charge current 15 A 16 A +2 A for 68K-LB0
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 12.0 kg 15.0 kg -3.0 kg for 68KTL-L1
Weight per kW 3.3 kg/kW 4.1 kg/kW -0.8 kg/kW for 68KTL-L1
Dimensions 365x365x156 mm 425x376x150 mm 365x365x156 mm vs 425x376x150 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
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 - Not published by Huawei
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
03

More useful comparisons

Open all inverters
Same type, similar size
SolarEdge
Huawei SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1 vs SolarEdge SE3680H
6 differences, the largest is european efficiency
Same type, similar size
SolarEdge
Huawei SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1 vs SolarEdge StorEdge AC Coupled Single Phase Inverter (HD‑Wave) - SE3680H / H3680SE
6 differences, the largest is european efficiency
Same type, similar size
Huawei
Huawei SUN2000-3.68KTL-L1 vs Huawei SUN2000L-3.68KTL
9 differences, the largest is european efficiency
04

Written summary

Checking cache...

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.