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1.6KTL2-G3 vs 1600TL-G3 15 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3 vs SOFAR 1600TL-G3

SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 1.6KTL2-G3
1.6 kW 96.7 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 1600TL-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 1600TL-G3
1.6 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

1600TL-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 15 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
15 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 21 parameters
Parameter 1.6KTL2-G3 1600TL-G3 Difference
European efficiency 96.7 % 97.2 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 12.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.7 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC current 10.6 A 7.7 A 2.9 A apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Dimensions 260x303x118 mm 260x321x132 mm 260x303x118 mm vs 260x321x132 mm
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Full specification

Parameter 1.6KTL2-G3 1600TL-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.60 kW 1.60 kW Same
Max AC power 1.60 kW 1.60 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 10.6 A 7.7 A 2.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 50-500 V 50-550 V vs 50-500 V
Start voltage 70 V 70 V Same
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 12.0 A +3.0 A for 1.6KTL2-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.7 % 97.2 % +0.5 pp for 1600TL-G3
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.7 % +0.4 pp for 1600TL-G3
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 6.0 kg 6.3 kg Effectively the same
Weight per kW 3.8 kg/kW 3.9 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 260x303x118 mm 260x321x132 mm 260x303x118 mm vs 260x321x132 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
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 Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.