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SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV vs MAX 50KTL3 LV 10 of 22 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV vs Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV

SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
50 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV
Growatt
MAX 50KTL3 LV
50 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max dc voltage: 200 V apart. 10 of 22 comparable parameters are identical, with 10 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
10 of 22 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 22 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A 14.0 A more headroom
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Weight 75.0 kg 82.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % 0.3 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 80.5 A 63.9 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 250 V 50 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
MPPT voltage range 180-800 V 200-1000 V 180-800 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 600x860x300 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 600x860x300 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 50.00 kW 50.00 kW Same
Max AC power 55.00 kW 55.50 kW 0.50 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 220 V 400 V 180 V apart
Max AC current 144.4 A 80.5 A 63.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 75.00 kW 75.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 1.50 1.50 Same
Max DC voltage 900 V 1100 V 200 V apart
MPPT voltage range 180-800 V 200-1000 V 180-800 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 250 V -50 V for SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 26.0 A +14.0 A for SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for MAX 50KTL3 LV
Max efficiency 98.5 % 98.8 % +0.3 pp for MAX 50KTL3 LV
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 75.0 kg 82.0 kg -7.0 kg for SOFAR 50KTLX-G4-LV
Weight per kW 1.5 kg/kW 1.6 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 695x970x325 mm 600x860x300 mm 695x970x325 mm vs 600x860x300 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP65 IP66 vs IP65
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes - Not published by Growatt
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.