Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-5.0-E vs Sungrow SHRT-20 SH5.0RT-20
Both are inverters. Every figure below is a stored value from our catalogue — where a product does not publish one, the cell says so rather than guessing.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-5.0-E | Sungrow SHRT-20 SH5.0RT-20 |
|---|---|---|
| AC output power | 5 kW | 5 kW |
| Type | Battery | Hybrid |
| Phase | 3P | 3P |
| MPP trackers | Not published | 2 |
| Max PV input current | Not published | 13.5 A |
| Max PV input voltage | Not published | 1000 V |
| Max PV array power | Not published | 7500 Wp |
Specification provenance: Unverified imported catalogue data on both sides — per-field datasheet citations are being added as documents are processed.
Physical & sourcing
| Width × Height × Depth | 400 × 480 × 165 mm | 400 × 480 × 165 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 18 kg |
| Country of origin | CN | CN |
| Stocked by Minute Solar | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions: Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-5.0-E — estimated from comparable equipment — not a measurement; Sungrow SHRT-20 SH5.0RT-20 — estimated from comparable equipment — not a measurement.
Which should you choose?
We deliberately do not pick a winner: the right choice depends on your roof, your existing equipment and your tariff, and we hold no evidence that would justify a general ranking. Put both through a full compatibility-checked design instead.
Design a system with either