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SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 vs SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 5 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 vs SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3
3 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
3 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 5 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
5 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 15 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.3 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 480 V 620 V apart
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.00 kW 0.30 kW apart
Weight 17.0 kg 7.8 kg 9.2 kg lighter
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW 3.1 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection 3-phase Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 5.0 A 14.0 A 9.0 A apart
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 280x370x142 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 3.3KTLX-G3 SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 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 Single-phase 3-phase vs Single-phase
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 230 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 5.0 A 14.0 A 9.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 4.65 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.55 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 480 V 620 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 2 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.3 % +0.8 pp for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 98.4 % 99.2 % +0.8 pp for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
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 7.8 kg -9.2 kg for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Weight per kW 5.7 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW -3.1 kg/kW for SolarEdge SE3000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 280x370x142 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 25 dB Not published by Sofar Solar
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 - Not published by SolarEdge
Warranty
Warranty - 25 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.