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SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 vs MOD 3000TL3-X 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 vs Growatt MOD 3000TL3-X

SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3
3 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
VS
Growatt MOD 3000TL3-X
Growatt
MOD 3000TL3-X
3 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
The verdict

6 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is max input current per tracker: 2.0 A more headroom. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 MOD 3000TL3-X Difference
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 13.0 A 2.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Weight 17.0 kg 12.5 kg 4.5 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 4.2 kg/kW 1.5 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 387x425x147 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 387x425x147 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 MOD 3000TL3-X Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 5.0 A 5.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - 4.50 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 140-1000 V 140-1000 V Same
Start voltage 160 V 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 13.0 A +2.0 A for SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.5 % Same
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.3 % 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 17.0 kg 12.5 kg -4.5 kg for MOD 3000TL3-X
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 4.2 kg/kW -1.5 kg/kW for MOD 3000TL3-X
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 387x425x147 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 387x425x147 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
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 - 5 yrs Not published by Sofar Solar
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Written summary

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.