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SOFAR 3300TL-G3 vs MIC 3300TL-X2 11 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 3300TL-G3 vs Growatt MIC 3300TL-X2

SOFAR 3300TL-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3300TL-G3
3.3 kW Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
Growatt MIC 3300TL-X2
Growatt
MIC 3300TL-X2
3.3 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MIC 3300TL-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 11 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 5 differences
How alike are they
11 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

5 of 16 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 3300TL-G3 MIC 3300TL-X2 Difference
Max input current per tracker 12.0 A 16.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Max AC current 16.0 A 14.3 A 1.7 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 70 V 50 V 20 V earlier start
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 3300TL-G3 MIC 3300TL-X2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.30 kW 3.30 kW Same
Max AC power 3.30 kW 3.30 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 16.0 A 14.3 A 1.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 4.95 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 50-500 V 50-550 V 50-500 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 70 V 50 V -20 V for MIC 3300TL-X2
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.0 A 16.0 A +4.0 A for MIC 3300TL-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency - 97.1 % Not published by Sofar Solar
Max efficiency - 97.6 % Not published by Sofar Solar
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 - 6.2 kg Not published by Sofar Solar
Weight per kW - 1.9 kg/kW Not published by Sofar Solar
Dimensions - 254x274x138 mm Not published by Sofar Solar
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 Growatt
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.