Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 20A vs 30A vs IP65 10A: Best Car Battery Charger? I’ve spent time testing three of Victron’s most popular car battery chargers — the Blue Smart IP22 in both 12V 20A and 12V 30A, plus the rugged IP65 12V 10A. If you’re trying to decide between raw charging speed and … Read more
Victron Energy Centaur 12V 60A vs Smart IP43 12V 50A: Best Charger for Large Batteries If you’re trying to decide between the Victron Energy Centaur 12V 60A and the Smart IP43 12V 50A for your big battery bank, you’ve got a real choice to make. The Centaur packs a serious 60-amp punch across three isolated … Read more
Victron Energy IP22 30A vs IP67 25A vs IP65 10A: Best Lithium Charger for You? I’ve spent a good chunk of time testing three of Victron’s most popular Blue Smart chargers: the IP22 12V 30A, the IP67 12V 25A, and the IP65 12V 10A. If you’re trying to figure out which one is the right … Read more
Victron Blue Smart IP67 24V 5A vs 8A vs 12A: Best Marine Battery Charger? If you’re shopping for a marine battery charger, you’ve probably landed on the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 line. The big question is whether the 24V 5A, the 8A, or the 12A model is the right pick for your boat. They … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr 24/12 20A vs 30A vs 30A 360W Isolated: Best for Truck Campers? If you’re building out a truck camper with a 24V alternator charging a 12V house battery, you’re likely staring at three Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC chargers: the 24/12 20 amp 240-watt isolated, the 24/12 30 amp 360-watt non-isolated, and the … Read more
Victron Orion-Tr 24/24 12A vs 17A Isolated vs 17A Non-Isolated: Best DC-DC Charger for Fleet Vehicles? If you’re running a fleet of 24V vehicles, you know the headache of keeping service batteries topped up. I’ve tested three Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC chargers side-by-side: the 24/24-Volt 12 amp 280-Watt Isolated, the 17 amp 400-Watt Isolated, and … Read more
Victron Orion-Tr 12/12 18A vs Orion XS 12/12 50A vs Orion-Tr 12/24 15A: Best DC-DC Charger for Dual Batteries? If you’re setting up a dual battery system in your van, boat, or RV, you’re probably staring at three Victron options: the Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 18A, the brand-new Orion XS 12/12 50A, and the Orion-Tr Smart … Read more
Orion-Tr 12/24 10A vs 15A vs Orion XS 12/24 50A: Best DC-DC Charger for Solar Systems? If you’re building a solar system and need to charge a 24V house battery from your vehicle’s 12V alternator, you’re likely staring at three Victron options: the Orion-Tr Smart 12/24 10A (240W), the Orion-Tr Smart 12/24 15A (360W), and … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr 48/12 30A vs 48/24 16A vs 48/48 8A: Best DC-DC Charger for Off-Grid? I’ve spent time with all three of these Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Chargers — the 48/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt, the 48/24-Volt 16 amp 380-Watt, and the 48/48-Volt 8 amp 380-Watt. If you’re running a 48-volt system and need … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A vs 24V 16A vs IP65 24V 8A: Best ATV Battery Charger? If you’re trying to keep your ATV’s battery healthy, you’re probably stuck between three excellent Victron Energy options: the Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A, the Blue Smart IP22 24V 16A, and the Blue Smart IP65 24V 8A. … Read more