AlphaESS SMILE-G3-T8 vs Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-8.0-E
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 | AlphaESS SMILE-G3-T8 | Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-8.0-E |
|---|---|---|
| AC output power | 8 kW | 8 kW |
| Type | Hybrid | Battery |
| MPP trackers | 2 | Not published |
| Phase | 3P | 3P |
| Max PV input current | 16 A | Not published |
| Max PV input voltage | 550 V | Not published |
| Max PV array power | 16000 Wp | Not published |
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 | 430 × 520 × 180 mm | 430 × 520 × 180 mm |
| Weight | 24 kg | 24 kg |
| Country of origin | CN | CN |
| Stocked by Minute Solar | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions: AlphaESS SMILE-G3-T8 — estimated from comparable equipment — not a measurement; Fox ESS AC3-E AC3-8.0-E — 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