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SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3 vs SG2.5RS-S 12 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3 vs Sungrow SG2.5RS-S

SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3
2.7 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Sungrow SG2.5RS-S
Sungrow
SG2.5RS-S
2.5 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SG2.5RS-S leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.20 kW apart. 12 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
12 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 21 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3 SG2.5RS-S Difference
Rated AC power 2.70 kW 2.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
Max AC power 2.70 kW 2.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 16.0 A 1.0 A more headroom
Max AC current 14.5 A 11.4 A 3.1 A apart
Weight 7.0 kg 6.0 kg 1.0 kg lighter
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 40-560 V 50-550 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 70 V 50 V 20 V earlier start
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 225x320x120 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 225x320x120 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 2.7KTL2-G3 SG2.5RS-S Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 2.70 kW 2.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Max AC power 2.70 kW 2.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 14.5 A 11.4 A 3.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 3.75 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 600 V 50 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 40-560 V 50-550 V vs 40-560 V
Start voltage 70 V 50 V -20 V for SG2.5RS-S
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 16.0 A +1.0 A for SG2.5RS-S
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.2 % Same
Max efficiency 97.7 % 97.8 % Effectively the same
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 7.0 kg 6.0 kg -1.0 kg for SG2.5RS-S
Weight per kW 2.6 kg/kW 2.4 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 225x320x120 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 225x320x120 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 - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
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.