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SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3 vs GW4600-SS 8 of 14 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3 vs GoodWe GW4600-SS

SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3
4.6 kW Grid-tie
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VS
GoodWe
GW4600-SS
4.6 kW 97.4 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 100 V apart. 8 of 14 comparable parameters are identical, with 18 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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

6 of 14 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3 GW4600-SS Difference
Max DC voltage 600 V 500 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 4.60 kW 5.10 kW 0.50 kW apart
MPP trackers 2 1 1 tracker more
Start voltage 90 V 125 V 35 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 80-550 V 125-450 V 80-550 V vs 125-450 V
Dimensions 344x349x164 mm 390x397x180 mm 344x349x164 mm vs 390x397x180 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3 GW4600-SS Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.60 kW 4.60 kW Same
Max AC power 4.60 kW 5.10 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 23.0 A 23.0 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - 5.40 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.17 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 600 V 500 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 80-550 V 125-450 V 80-550 V vs 125-450 V
Start voltage 90 V 125 V -35 V for SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3
MPP trackers 2 1 +1 trackers for SOFAR 4.6KTLM-G3
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by GoodWe
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency - 97.4 % Not published by Sofar Solar
Max efficiency - 97.8 % 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 - 18.0 kg Not published by Sofar Solar
Weight per kW - 3.9 kg/kW Not published by Sofar Solar
Dimensions 344x349x164 mm 390x397x180 mm 344x349x164 mm vs 390x397x180 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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.