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SOFAR 4KTL2-G3 vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) 8 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 4KTL2-G3 vs SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)

SOFAR 4KTL2-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 4KTL2-G3
4 kW 97.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
SolarEdge
SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
4 kW 98.8 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 1.6 pp more efficient. 8 of 15 comparable parameters are identical, with 17 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
8 of 15 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 15 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 4KTL2-G3 SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.8 % 1.6 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
Max efficiency 97.7 % 99.2 % 1.5 pp more efficient
Weight 7.3 kg 9.0 kg 1.7 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 19.3 A 18.5 A 0.8 A apart
Dimensions 260x321x152 mm 280x370x142 mm 260x321x152 mm vs 280x370x142 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 4KTL2-G3 SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Max AC power 4.00 kW 4.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 19.3 A 18.5 A 0.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 6.20 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.55 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 550 V 480 V 70 V apart
MPPT voltage range 50-550 V - Not published by SolarEdge
Start voltage 70 V - Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker 1 - Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.2 % 98.8 % +1.6 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (HD‑Wave, single phase)
Max efficiency 97.7 % 99.2 % +1.5 pp for SolarEdge SE4000H (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 7.3 kg 9.0 kg -1.7 kg for SOFAR 4KTL2-G3
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 2.2 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for SOFAR 4KTL2-G3
Dimensions 260x321x152 mm 280x370x142 mm 260x321x152 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.