Fronius Primo GEN24 3.0 vs SMA Sunny Boy 3.0
AC power: Fronius Primo GEN24 3.0 3 kW, SMA Sunny Boy 3.0 3 kW. The Fronius Primo GEN24 3.0 is better on 5 of 11 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Fronius Primo GEN24 3.0
- SMA Sunny Boy 3.0
Biggest differences
| Fact | Primo GEN24 3.0 | Sunny Boy 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| MPPT voltage min. | 190 V | 110 V |
| Noise | 42 dB(A) | 25 dB(A) |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A | 15 A |
| Max. PV array power | 4.5 kWp | 5.5 kWp |
| Weight | 15.4 kg | 17.5 kg |
| MPPT voltage max. | 530 V | 500 V |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FroniusPrimo GEN24 3.0 | SMASunny Boy 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 3 kW 1 | 3 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 4.5 kWp 3 | 5.5 kWp ✓ 2 |
| MPP trackers | 2 3 | 2 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % ✓ 3 | 97 % 2 |
| European efficiency | 96.8 % ✓ 3 | 96.4 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 42 dB(A) 3 | 25 dB(A) ✓ 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 190 V 3 | 110 V ✓ 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 530 V ✓ 3 | 500 V 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 22 A ✓ 3 | 15 A 2 |
| Phases | 1 1 | 1 2 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| Hybrid (battery-ready) | No 1 | – |
| Backup power | Yes 3 | – |
| Wi-Fi / monitoring | Yes 3 | Yes 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP66 3 | IP65 2 |
| Width | 474 mm 3 | 435 mm 2 |
| Height | 530 mm 3 | 470 mm 2 |
| Depth | 165 mm 3 | 176 mm 2 |
| Weight | 15.4 kg ✓ 3 | 17.5 kg 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | – | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Sunny Boy 3.0 / 3.6 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 – datasheet, SB30-60-DS-en-61 (status 10/2023) — SMA Solar Technology AG · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Fronius Primo GEN24 & GEN24 Plus 3.0 - 6.0 kW – datasheet, EN V04 (June 2025) — Fronius International GmbH · accessed 27 Sept 2026