Victron Orion-Tr 48/12 30A vs 12/24 15A: Best DC-DC Charger for Solar? If you’re building a solar system or dual battery setup, choosing between these two Victron Orion-Tr Smart chargers can be tricky. The 48/12-Volt 30 amp model and the 12/24-Volt 15 amp model both deliver 360 watts, but they serve completely different battery architectures. … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V 7A vs IP67 12V 7A Charger: Best for Outdoor Use? I’ve been testing two of Victron Energy’s top battery chargers — the Blue Smart IP65 12V 7A and the IP67 12V 7A — to figure out which one actually holds up better outside. Both put out 7 amps and … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 12V 25A vs IP22 12V 30A: Best Lithium Battery Charger? I’ve tested both the Victron Blue Smart IP67 12V 25A and the IP22 12V 30A charger extensively with lithium batteries, and they’re both top-tier choices. The IP67 is fully waterproof and shockproof, while the IP22 boasts 94% efficiency — meaning … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A vs IP65 12V 10A: Best RV Charger? I’ve spent time with both the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A and the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V 10A, and I can tell you they serve very different RV owners. The IP22 pumps out a full 20 amps, … Read more
Victron Blue Smart IP67 12V 13A vs 17A Marine Charger: Best for Yacht? I’ve spent time with both the Victron Blue Smart IP67 12V 13A and the 17A marine chargers, and the main question is whether the extra 4 amps of charging current is worth it for your yacht. Both chargers are fully waterproof with … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 30A vs 20A: Best DC-DC Charger for Truck? If you’re setting up a dual battery system in your truck and running on a 24-volt alternator, you’re likely deciding between the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30A (360W) and its smaller sibling, the 24/12-20A (240W). Both are isolated, Bluetooth-enabled chargers built for the … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 16A vs IP65 24V 8A: Best Workshop Battery Charger? If you’re setting up a workshop and need a reliable 24V charger, you’re likely torn between the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 16A with three outputs and the IP65 24V 8A model. Both are professional-grade Bluetooth chargers, but they … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 8A vs 12A vs 16A: Best Charger for Large Vehicles? If you’re running a 24V system in an RV, boat, or work truck, picking the right charger is critical. I’ve been testing the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 lineup — specifically the 24V 8A, 12A, and 16A models — … Read more
Victron Energy Smart IP43 12V 30A 3 Output vs 2 Output: Best Boat Charger? If you’re setting up a boat’s electrical system, choosing between the Victron Energy Smart IP43 12-Volt 30 AMP 3 Output and the (1+1) Output version is a real head-scratcher. Both are 30-amp chargers with Bluetooth, but they handle battery banks very … Read more
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/24 15A Non-Isolated vs Isolated DC DC Charger: Best for Your Dual Battery System? I’ve spent time testing both the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart Non-Isolated (B086KWWK44) and the Isolated version (B07YMSJB7D), and they share a lot of DNA. Both are 12/24-Volt, 15 amp, 360-Watt DC to DC chargers with built-in Bluetooth, but … Read more