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SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3 vs GW8000-DT 8 of 15 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3 vs GoodWe GW8000-DT

SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3
8 kW 97.5 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
VS
GoodWe GW8000-DT
GoodWe
GW8000-DT
8 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is european efficiency: 0.5 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 8.8KTLX-G3 GW8000-DT Difference
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.0 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Weight 17.0 kg 24.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW 0.9 kg/kW lighter
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.1 A 1.2 A apart
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 415x516x192 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 415x516x192 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3 GW8000-DT Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.80 kW 8.00 kW 0.80 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 13.3 A 12.1 A 1.2 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 9.60 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.20 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1000 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 140-1000 V - Not published by GoodWe
Start voltage 160 V - Not published by GoodWe
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max input current per tracker 15.0 A - Not published by GoodWe
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.5 % 98.0 % +0.5 pp for GW8000-DT
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 24.0 kg -7.0 kg for SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 2.1 kg/kW 3.0 kg/kW -0.9 kg/kW for SOFAR 8.8KTLX-G3
Dimensions 385x430x182 mm 415x516x192 mm 385x430x182 mm vs 415x516x192 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural - Not published by GoodWe
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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes - Not published by GoodWe
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.