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SE120K (Synergy, 480V) vs MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV 6 of 21 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE120K (Synergy, 480V) vs Growatt MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV

SolarEdge SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
SolarEdge
SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
120 kW 98.0 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Growatt
MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
124 kW 98.5 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

15 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated ac power: 4.00 kW apart. 6 of 21 comparable parameters are identical, with 11 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
6 of 21 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 21 parameters
Parameter SE120K (Synergy, 480V) MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV Difference
Rated AC power 120.00 kW 124.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Warranty 20 yrs 5 yrs 15 yrs longer
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.0 % 0.9 pp more efficient
Max AC power 120.00 kW 124.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Max PV power 210.00 kW 186.00 kW 24.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 0.25 more oversizing headroom
Weight 32.0 kg 84.0 kg 52.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 0.3 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.4 kg/kW lighter
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 145.0 A 164.1 A 19.1 A apart
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 680-1000 V 180-1000 V 680-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Dimensions 558x328x273 mm 640x970x345 mm 558x328x273 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SE120K (Synergy, 480V) MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 120.00 kW 124.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Max AC power 120.00 kW 124.00 kW 4.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 145.0 A 164.1 A 19.1 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 210.00 kW 186.00 kW 24.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 +0.25 for SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1100 V 100 V apart
MPPT voltage range 680-1000 V 180-1000 V 680-1000 V vs 180-1000 V
Start voltage - 195 V Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - 8 Not published by SolarEdge
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker - 45.0 A Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.5 % +0.5 pp for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Max efficiency 98.1 % 99.0 % +0.9 pp for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
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 32.0 kg 84.0 kg -52.0 kg for SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
Weight per kW 0.3 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW -0.4 kg/kW for SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
Dimensions 558x328x273 mm 640x970x345 mm 558x328x273 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise 67 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty 20 yrs 5 yrs +15 yrs for SE120K (Synergy, 480V)
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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.