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SG20KTL-M vs SOFAR 20KTLX-G3 14 of 20 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SG20KTL-M vs SOFAR 20KTLX-G3

Sungrow
SG20KTL-M
20 kW 98.3 % euro Grid-tie
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SOFAR 20KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 20KTLX-G3
20 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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The verdict

SOFAR 20KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 4.0 A more headroom. 14 of 20 comparable parameters are identical, with 12 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 6 differences
How alike are they
14 of 20 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

6 of 20 parameters
Parameter SG20KTL-M SOFAR 20KTLX-G3 Difference
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 26.0 A 4.0 A more headroom
Weight 24.0 kg 22.0 kg 2.0 kg lighter
Start voltage 250 V 160 V 90 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 140-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Dimensions 485x370x210 mm 430x520x198 mm 485x370x210 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SG20KTL-M SOFAR 20KTLX-G3 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Max AC power 20.00 kW 20.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 31.9 A 31.9 A Same
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 200-1000 V 140-1000 V 200-1000 V vs 140-1000 V
Start voltage 250 V 160 V -90 V for SOFAR 20KTLX-G3
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 2 1 1 string apart
Max input current per tracker 22.0 A 26.0 A +4.0 A for SOFAR 20KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.3 % 98.2 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 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 24.0 kg 22.0 kg -2.0 kg for SOFAR 20KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.2 kg/kW 1.1 kg/kW Effectively the same
Dimensions 485x370x210 mm 430x520x198 mm 485x370x210 mm vs 430x520x198 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 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 - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
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.