Growatt MIC 3000TL-X vs SMA Sunny Boy 3.0
AC power: Growatt MIC 3000TL-X 3 kW, SMA Sunny Boy 3.0 3 kW. The Growatt MIC 3000TL-X is better on 6 of 10 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Growatt MIC 3000TL-X
- SMA Sunny Boy 3.0
Biggest differences
| Fact | MIC 3000TL-X | Sunny Boy 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.2 kg | 17.5 kg |
| MPP trackers | 1 | 2 |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| MPPT voltage min. | 65 V | 110 V |
| Max. PV array power | 4.2 kWp | 5.5 kWp |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 13 A | 15 A |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 238 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | GrowattMIC 3000TL-X | SMASunny Boy 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| AC power | 3 kW 1 | 3 kW 2 |
| Max. PV array power | 4.2 kWp 1 | 5.5 kWp ✓ 2 |
| MPP trackers | 1 1 | 2 ✓ 2 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max. efficiency | 97.6 % ✓ 1 | 97 % 2 |
| European efficiency | 97.1 % ✓ 1 | 96.4 % 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | – | 25 dB(A) 2 |
| Electrical | ||
| MPPT voltage min. | 65 V ✓ 1 | 110 V 2 |
| MPPT voltage max. | 550 V ✓ 1 | 500 V 2 |
| Max. input current per MPPT | 13 A 1 | 15 A ✓ 2 |
| Phases | – | 1 2 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| Wi-Fi / monitoring | – | Yes 2 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| IP rating | IP65 1 | IP65 2 |
| Width | 274 mm 1 | 435 mm 2 |
| Height | 254 mm 1 | 470 mm 2 |
| Depth | 138 mm 1 | 176 mm 2 |
| Weight | 6.2 kg ✓ 1 | 17.5 kg 2 |
| Warranty & lifespan | ||
| Warranty | 10 years ✓ 1 | 5 years 2 |
Sources
- Growatt MIC 600~3300TL-X Datasheet, 1.0 — SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO.,LTD. · accessed 29 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