Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US
#13 in 120 VFull review
For a cabin, shed or RV on a 48 V battery that needs about 3 kW of 120 V power. The 3500 W version is the one in stock.
The Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US and the MPP Solar 3024LV-MSD are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.8. The Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US leads on solar input, features and warranty.
MPP Solar 3024LV-MSD
#14 in 120 VFull review
A budget 24 V inverter for cabins, sheds and small off-grid systems that need 120 V and an app. Buy two if you need 240 V later.
MPP Solar US store $625$625
Prices were last checked October 23, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US for solar input (4,000 W of panels, 280 V max, 1 MPPT vs 3,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 1 MPPT), features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; no grid sell-back vs Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120 V hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US | MPP Solar 3024LV-MSD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 64 $208 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 36 4,000 W of panels, 280 V max, 1 MPPT | 17 3,000 W of panels, 250 V max, 1 MPPT |
| Efficiency 20% | 17 90% peak efficiency, 60 W idle | 32 91% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 60 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; no grid sell-back | 45 Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed |
| Warranty 15% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-US | MPP Solar 3024LV-MSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120 V single-phase | 120 V single-phase |
| Continuous output | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge | 6,000 W | 6,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 91% |
| Idle draw | 60 W | - |
| Transfer time | 10 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 6 units | Up to 9 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 4,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 280 V | 250 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 225 V | 90 to 230 V |
| MPPT trackers | 1 | 1 |
| PV current per tracker | 22 A | 22 A |
| Runs without battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 24 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 80 A | 80 A |
| AC charge current | 40 A | 80 A |
| Battery communication | - | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | No | No |
| Generator input | No | No |
| UL 1741 | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Optional add-on | Included |
| Enclosure | IP20 (NEMA Type 1) | - |
| Dimensions | 330 x 485 x 135 mm | 142.4 x 307.8 x 477.6 mm |
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-02 | 2024-04 |