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SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 vs S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND 9 of 18 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 vs Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND

SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3
5 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
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Ginlong Solis S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Ginlong Solis
S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
5 kW 97.7 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 6.0 A more headroom. 9 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 14 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
9 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 18 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND Difference
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 21.0 A 6.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Weight 17.0 kg 14.7 kg 2.3 kg lighter
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.7 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW 0.5 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V 160-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Max AC current 8.3 A 7.6 A 0.7 A apart
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 410x355x179 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 410x355x179 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 5.5KTLX-G3 S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 5.00 kW 5.00 kW Same
Max AC power 5.50 kW 5.00 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V - Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max AC current 8.3 A 7.6 A 0.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 7.50 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 140-1000 V 160-1000 V 140-1000 V vs 160-1000 V
Start voltage 160 V 160 V Same
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - 1 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A 21.0 A +6.0 A for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 97.7 % +0.2 pp for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Max efficiency 98.4 % 98.3 % Effectively the same
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 17.0 kg 14.7 kg -2.3 kg for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Weight per kW 3.4 kg/kW 2.9 kg/kW -0.5 kg/kW for S6-GR3P-5K02-NV-ND
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 410x355x179 mm 385x430x182 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.