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SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs MAX 50KTL3 LV 6 of 16 identical Swap Change inverters

SolarEdge SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) vs Growatt MAX 50KTL3 LV

SolarEdge SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
SolarEdge
SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
51.9 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
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The verdict

MAX 50KTL3 LV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 1.90 kW apart. 6 of 16 comparable parameters are identical, with 16 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
6 of 16 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 16 parameters
Parameter SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
Rated AC power 51.90 kW 50.00 kW 1.90 kW apart
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % 0.4 pp more efficient
Max AC power 51.90 kW 55.50 kW 3.60 kW apart
Max PV power 90.83 kW 75.00 kW 15.83 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 0.25 more oversizing headroom
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.8 % 0.5 pp more efficient
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 130.5 A 80.5 A 50.0 A apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 200-1000 V 370-600 V vs 200-1000 V
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Full specification

Parameter SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids) MAX 50KTL3 LV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 51.90 kW 50.00 kW 1.90 kW apart
Max AC power 51.90 kW 55.50 kW 3.60 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 400 V 170 V apart
Max AC current 130.5 A 80.5 A 50.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 90.83 kW 75.00 kW 15.83 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.75 1.50 +0.25 for SE90K (for 220V/230V line-to-line grids)
Max DC voltage 600 V 1100 V 500 V apart
MPPT voltage range 370-600 V 200-1000 V 370-600 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage - 250 V Not published by SolarEdge
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker - 2 Not published by SolarEdge
Max input current per tracker - 26.0 A Not published by SolarEdge
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.0 % 98.4 % +0.4 pp for MAX 50KTL3 LV
Max efficiency 98.3 % 98.8 % +0.5 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 - 82.0 kg Not published by SolarEdge
Weight per kW - 1.6 kg/kW Not published by SolarEdge
Dimensions - 600x860x300 mm Not published by SolarEdge
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
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 - Not published by Growatt
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by SolarEdge
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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.