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SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P vs S5-GC23K-LV 9 of 17 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P vs Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV

SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P
23 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S5-GC23K-LV
Ginlong Solis
S5-GC23K-LV
23 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 9 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 15 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 8 differences
How alike are they
9 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

8 of 17 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P S5-GC23K-LV Difference
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 25.30 kW 25.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 38.5 A 65.0 A 26.5 A apart
MPP trackers 2 3 1 tracker more
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 412x491x188 mm 629x647x252 mm 412x491x188 mm vs 629x647x252 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P S5-GC23K-LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 23.00 kW 23.00 kW Same
Max AC power 25.30 kW 25.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 220 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 38.5 A 65.0 A 26.5 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 34.50 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 160-1000 V 200-1000 V 160-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 180 V Same
MPP trackers 2 3 +1 trackers for S5-GC23K-LV
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max input current per tracker - 32.0 A Not published by Sofar Solar
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.1 % 97.3 % +0.8 pp for SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P
Max efficiency 98.6 % 97.8 % +0.8 pp for SOFAR 23KTLX-G3P
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Weight per kW - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Dimensions 412x491x188 mm 629x647x252 mm 412x491x188 mm vs 629x647x252 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 60 dB Not published by Sofar Solar
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 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.