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Fox ESS T5-G3 vs SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2

AC power: Fox ESS T5-G3 5 kW, SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 5 kW. The SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 is better on 4 of 9 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Fox ESS T5-G3
  • SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2
PerformanceEfficiencyElectricalDimensions & weight
Performance: Fox ESS T5-G3 43, SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 51; Efficiency: Fox ESS T5-G3 91, SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 82; Electrical: Fox ESS T5-G3 54, SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 63; Dimensions & weight: Fox ESS T5-G3 64, SolaX X3-MIC-5K-G2 75

Biggest differences

FactT5-G3X3-MIC-5K-G2
Max. PV array power7.5 kWp10 kWp
MPPT voltage min.140 V120 V
Max. input current per MPPT14 A16 A
Weight17 kg15.5 kg
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Fox ESST5-G3 SolaXX3-MIC-5K-G2
Performance
AC power 5 kW 1 5 kW 2
Max. PV array power 7.5 kWp 1 10 kWp ✓ 3
MPP trackers 2 1 2 3
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98.6 % ✓ 1 98.3 % 3
European efficiency 97.8 % 1 97.8 % 3
Electrical
MPPT voltage min. 140 V 1 120 V ✓ 3
MPPT voltage max. 1,000 V ✓ 1 980 V 3
Max. input current per MPPT 14 A 1 16 A ✓ 3
Phases 3 1 3 2
Connectivity & smart
Hybrid (battery-ready) – No 2
Dimensions & weight
IP rating IP65 1 IP66 3
Width 370 mm 1 342 mm 3
Height 480 mm 1 434 mm 3
Depth 183.5 mm 1 144.5 mm 3
Weight 17 kg 1 15.5 kg ✓ 3

Sources

  1. T SERIES(G3) THREE-PHASE INVERTER, V2.5 | 2026/07/03 — Fox ESS · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  2. ENA Type Test Register (inverters) — Energy Networks Association (ENA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  3. X3-MIC G2, V3.1 — SolaX Power · accessed 29 Sept 2026