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SOFAR 8KTLM-G3 vs MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) 7 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 8KTLM-G3 vs Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)

SOFAR 8KTLM-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 8KTLM-G3
8 kW 97.3 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Growatt
MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
8 kW 98.1 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 7 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
7 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 20 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 8KTLM-G3 MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
European efficiency 97.3 % 98.1 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
Weight 17.5 kg 14.6 kg 2.9 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 13.3 A 26.7 A apart
Start voltage 90 V 160 V 70 V earlier start
MPP trackers 3 2 1 tracker more
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 80-550 V 140-1000 V 80-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Dimensions 380x468x187 mm 387x425x178 mm 380x468x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 8KTLM-G3 MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro) Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Max AC power 8.00 kW 8.00 kW Same
Grid connection Single-phase 3-phase Single-phase vs 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 40.0 A 13.3 A 26.7 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - 12.00 kW Not published by Sofar Solar
DC/AC ratio - 1.50 Not published by Sofar Solar
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 80-550 V 140-1000 V 80-550 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 90 V 160 V -70 V for SOFAR 8KTLM-G3
MPP trackers 3 2 +1 trackers for SOFAR 8KTLM-G3
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 20.0 A 20.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.3 % 98.1 % +0.8 pp for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Max efficiency 98.1 % 98.6 % +0.5 pp for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
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 17.5 kg 14.6 kg -2.9 kg for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Weight per kW 2.2 kg/kW 1.8 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for MOD 8KTL3-X2(Pro)
Dimensions 380x468x187 mm 387x425x178 mm 380x468x187 mm vs 387x425x178 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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 Growatt
Warranty
Warranty - 8 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.