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SG125CX-P2 vs MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV 11 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG125CX-P2 vs Growatt MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV

Sungrow SG125CX-P2
Sungrow
SG125CX-P2
125 kW 98.3 % 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

MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated ac power: 1.00 kW apart. 11 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
11 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 23 parameters
Parameter SG125CX-P2 MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV Difference
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 124.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
MPP trackers 12 8 4 trackers more
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 45.0 A 15.0 A more headroom
Max AC power 125.00 kW 124.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Max PV power 175.00 kW 186.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
Weight 93.0 kg 84.0 kg 9.0 kg lighter
Max efficiency 98.5 % 99.0 % 0.5 pp more efficient
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % 0.2 pp more efficient
DC/AC ratio 1.40 1.50 0.10 more oversizing headroom
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 181.1 A 164.1 A 17.0 A apart
Dimensions 795x1020x360 mm 640x970x345 mm 795x1020x360 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG125CX-P2 MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 125.00 kW 124.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Max AC power 125.00 kW 124.00 kW 1.00 kW apart
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 480 V 80 V apart
Max AC current 181.1 A 164.1 A 17.0 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 175.00 kW 186.00 kW 11.00 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.40 1.50 +0.10 for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 180-1000 V Same
Start voltage 200 V 195 V Effectively the same
MPP trackers 12 8 +4 trackers for SG125CX-P2
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 30.0 A 45.0 A +15.0 A for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.5 % +0.2 pp for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Max efficiency 98.5 % 99.0 % +0.5 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 93.0 kg 84.0 kg -9.0 kg for MAX 124KTL3-X2 MV
Weight per kW 0.7 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 795x1020x360 mm 640x970x345 mm 795x1020x360 mm vs 640x970x345 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
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 Not published by Sungrow
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection Yes Yes Same
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Sungrow
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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.