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1100TL-G3 vs 1.1KTL2-G3 14 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 1100TL-G3 vs SOFAR 1.1KTL2-G3

SOFAR 1100TL-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 1100TL-G3
1.1 kW 96.9 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 1.1KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 1.1KTL2-G3
1.1 kW 96.7 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 3.0 A more headroom. 14 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
14 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 21 parameters
Parameter 1100TL-G3 1.1KTL2-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 12.0 A 15.0 A 3.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 96.9 % 96.7 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 5.0 kg/kW 5.5 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 5.3 A 7.7 A 2.4 A apart
Max efficiency 97.5 % 97.3 % 0.2 pp more efficient
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Weight 5.5 kg 6.0 kg 0.5 kg lighter
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Full specification

Parameter 1100TL-G3 1.1KTL2-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.10 kW 1.10 kW Same
Max AC power 1.10 kW 1.10 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 5.3 A 7.7 A 2.4 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 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 70 V 70 V Same
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.0 A 15.0 A +3.0 A for 1.1KTL2-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 96.9 % 96.7 % +0.2 pp for 1100TL-G3
Max efficiency 97.5 % 97.3 % +0.2 pp for 1100TL-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 5.5 kg 6.0 kg -0.5 kg for 1100TL-G3
Weight per kW 5.0 kg/kW 5.5 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for 1100TL-G3
Dimensions 260x303x118 mm 260x303x118 mm Same
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.