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SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 vs S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND 6 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 vs Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND

SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
3 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
3 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 pp more efficient. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.7 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 1100 V 550 V apart
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 21.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.3 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Weight 7.0 kg 14.7 kg 7.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 4.9 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW lighter
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Start voltage 70 V 160 V 90 V earlier start
MPP trackers 1 2 1 tracker more
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 160-1000 V 50-550 V vs 160-1000 V
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 410x355x179 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 410x355x179 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 3KTL2-G3 S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current - 4.6 A Not published by Sofar Solar
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 550 V 1100 V 550 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V 160-1000 V 50-550 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 70 V 160 V -90 V for SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
MPP trackers 1 2 +1 trackers for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 21.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 97.7 % +0.5 pp for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
Max efficiency 97.7 % 98.3 % +0.6 pp for S6-GR3P-3K02-NV-ND
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 7.0 kg 14.7 kg -7.7 kg for SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Weight per kW 2.3 kg/kW 4.9 kg/kW -2.6 kg/kW for SOFAR 3KTL2-G3
Dimensions 260x321x132 mm 410x355x179 mm 260x321x132 mm vs 410x355x179 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - 30 dB Not published by Sofar Solar
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.