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SH3.0RS vs SUN2000L-3KTL 12 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Sungrow SH3.0RS vs Huawei SUN2000L-3KTL

Sungrow SH3.0RS
Sungrow
SH3.0RS
3 kW 97.0 % euro Hybrid
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VS
Huawei SUN2000L-3KTL
Huawei
SUN2000L-3KTL
3 kW 97.6 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

SUN2000L-3KTL leads on the differences that matter

The largest is european efficiency: 0.6 pp more efficient. 12 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
12 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 24 parameters
Parameter SH3.0RS SUN2000L-3KTL Difference
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.6 % 0.6 pp more efficient
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 11.0 A 5.0 A more headroom
Max efficiency 97.4 % 98.5 % 1.1 pp more efficient
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.30 kW 0.30 kW apart
Max charge current 30 A 10 A 20 A faster charging
Weight 18.5 kg 10.6 kg 7.9 kg lighter
Weight per kW 6.2 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW 2.6 kg/kW lighter
Start voltage 50 V 120 V 70 V earlier start
Max AC current 13.7 A 15.0 A 1.3 A apart
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 120-480 V 40-560 V vs 120-480 V
Battery voltage 80 V - 460 V 350-450 Vdc 80 V - 460 V vs 350-450 Vdc
Dimensions 340x490x170 mm 375x375x162 mm 340x490x170 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SH3.0RS SUN2000L-3KTL Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 3.00 kW 3.00 kW Same
Max AC power 3.00 kW 3.30 kW 0.30 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 13.7 A 15.0 A 1.3 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 4.50 kW - Not published by Huawei
DC/AC ratio 1.50 - Not published by Huawei
Max DC voltage 600 V 600 V Same
MPPT voltage range 40-560 V 120-480 V 40-560 V vs 120-480 V
Start voltage 50 V 120 V -70 V for SH3.0RS
MPP trackers 2 2 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 16.0 A 11.0 A +5.0 A for SH3.0RS
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.0 % 97.6 % +0.6 pp for SUN2000L-3KTL
Max efficiency 97.4 % 98.5 % +1.1 pp for SUN2000L-3KTL
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 80 V - 460 V 350-450 Vdc 80 V - 460 V vs 350-450 Vdc
Max charge current 30 A 10 A +20 A for SH3.0RS
Backup power 6.0 kW - Not published by Huawei
Physical
Weight 18.5 kg 10.6 kg -7.9 kg for SUN2000L-3KTL
Weight per kW 6.2 kg/kW 3.5 kg/kW -2.6 kg/kW for SUN2000L-3KTL
Dimensions 340x490x170 mm 375x375x162 mm 340x490x170 mm vs 375x375x162 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 45 dB - Not published by Huawei
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Huawei
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.