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SOFAR 30KTLX-G3 vs MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) 10 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 30KTLX-G3 vs Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)

SOFAR 30KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 30KTLX-G3
30 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Growatt
MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
30 kW 98.6 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.4 pp more efficient. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 30KTLX-G3 MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) Difference
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.6 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 34.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Weight 36.0 kg 24.0 kg 12.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.8 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Max AC current 51.5 A 50.5 A 1.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 415x528x225 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 415x528x225 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 30KTLX-G3 MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 30.00 kW 30.00 kW Same
Max AC power 34.00 kW 30.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 51.5 A 50.5 A 1.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 45.00 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 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 200 V Same
MPP trackers - 3 Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 2 - Not published by Growatt
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 40.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.6 % +0.4 pp for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.8 % +0.2 pp for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
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 36.0 kg 24.0 kg -12.0 kg for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.8 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MID 30KTL3-X2 (Pro.E)
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 415x528x225 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 415x528x225 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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

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