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SOFAR 22KTLX-G3 vs Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 6 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 22KTLX-G3 vs Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480

SOFAR 22KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 22KTLX-G3
22 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480
Fronius International
Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480
22.727 kW Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 22KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 0.73 kW apart. 6 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
6 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 16 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 22KTLX-G3 Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 Difference
Rated AC power 22.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.73 kW apart
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max AC power 22.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.73 kW apart
Weight 23.0 kg 43.4 kg 20.4 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.9 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 35.1 A 27.3 A 7.8 A apart
Start voltage 160 V 200 V 40 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 NEMA 4X IP65 vs NEMA 4X
Dimensions 430x520x198 mm 725x510x225 mm 430x520x198 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 22KTLX-G3 Fronius Symo Advanced 22.7-3 480 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 22.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.73 kW apart
Max AC power 22.00 kW 22.73 kW 0.73 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V - Not published by Fronius International
Max AC current 35.1 A 27.3 A 7.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 34.00 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V - Not published by Fronius International
Start voltage 160 V 200 V -40 V for SOFAR 22KTLX-G3
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by Fronius International
Max input current per tracker 26.0 A - Not published by Fronius International
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % - Not published by Fronius International
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.0 % +0.6 pp for SOFAR 22KTLX-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 23.0 kg 43.4 kg -20.4 kg for SOFAR 22KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.9 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SOFAR 22KTLX-G3
Dimensions 430x520x198 mm 725x510x225 mm 430x520x198 mm vs 725x510x225 mm
Ingress protection IP65 NEMA 4X IP65 vs NEMA 4X
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 - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 10 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.