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SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A vs MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV 13 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A vs Growatt MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV

SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A
125 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV
Growatt
MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV
125 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 5.0 A more headroom. 13 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
13 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 20 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV Difference
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 45.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
MPP trackers 10 8 2 trackers more
Weight 75.0 kg 84.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 99.0 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 190.0 A 165.4 A 24.6 A apart
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 640x970x345 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 125.00 kW Same
Max AC power 125.00 kW 125.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 190.0 A 165.4 A 24.6 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 180-1000 V Same
Start voltage 200 V 195 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 10 8 +2 trackers for SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 45.0 A +5.0 A for MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % - Not published by Growatt
Max efficiency 98.6 % 99.0 % +0.4 pp for MAX 125KTL3-X2 MV
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 75.0 kg 84.0 kg -9.0 kg for SOFAR 125KTLX-G4-A
Weight per kW 0.6 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 640x970x345 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Sofar Solar
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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.