Renogy Core Mini 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 Battery
SVT Score, Upper
A 2,560 Wh 12.8 V LiFePO4 battery in a 42.44 lb IP65 case with a 200 A BMS and low-temperature charge cut-off.
$654
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Usability
5.2 out of 10Its 12.8 V and 200 Ah give 2,560 Wh, so it scores 7 on capacity.
That 2,560 Wh in 42.44 lb works out to 60.3 Wh per pound, so it scores 8 on efficiency.
Renogy's spec table rates its BMS at 200 A continuous, a 1.0C rate on 200 Ah, so it scores 5 on operating range.
Renogy rates it for 5,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge to 80 percent end of life, one rung down for the 80 percent depth, so it scores 6 on lifespan.
It cuts off charging below 32°F and has an IP65 case and 4S4P expansion but no heater, Bluetooth or CAN or RS485 port, so it scores 4 on features.
Better on featuresRenogy Pro S1 120AhCarries an 85 W self-heating pad. $579.99Scores 10.0Renogy's page cites "certifications including UL" without naming a UL standard, and no certifier directory lists this model, so it scores 2 on verification.
Renogy gives it a five-year prorated material and workmanship warranty, so it scores 5 on warranty and support.
Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.
$653.99 at renogy.com.
2,560 Wh in A 4D box, No heater
The Core Mini 12V 200Ah is Renogy's 12.8 V lithium iron phosphate battery in a 15.12 x 7.64 x 9.96 in case, sold for RV, marine and home backup use.
It suits a buyer who wants 2.56 kWh in a 4D or 8D battery box and charges above freezing, trading away self-heating and built-in monitoring.
Strengths
- 2,560 Wh at 42.44 lb60.3 Wh per pound
- 200 A continuous BMS with a 380 A peak for 10 seconds
- IP65 case
- Up to four in series and eight in parallel16 as 4S4P
- Rated 5,000 cycles to an 80 percent end point
Drawbacks
- No heater: charging stops below 32°F
- No Bluetooth or communication portmonitoring needs a separate shunt
- Cycle rating is at 80 percent depth of dischargenot 100 percent
- Charge current capped at 100 A
- Five-year warranty is prorated
Specs
- Capacity2,000-2,999 Wh
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12 V
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge CurrentNot applicable
- Safety ListingClaimed only
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingLow-temperature cut-off
- Warranty5 Years
- MonitoringNone
- Weight42.4 lb
At a glance
- 200 A BMS, 380 A peak for 10 s
- IP65 case, 15.12 x 7.64 x 9.96 in
- M8 terminals, 12 mm and 16 mm bolts included
- Sold in 1, 2 and 4 packs or with a battery monitor
Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.
It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.
The Renogy Core Mini 12V 200Ah is a 12.8 V, 200 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery storing 2,560 Wh in a 15.12 x 7.64 x 9.96 in IP65 case that Renogy says fits 4D and 8D battery boxes. It weighs 42.44 lb. Its BMS is rated 200 A continuous discharge with a 380 A peak for 10 seconds, and 100 A continuous charge. It stops charging below 32°F and stops discharging below -4°F; it has no heater. Renogy rates it for 5,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge to 80 percent end of life. It connects up to four in series or eight in parallel, 16 in all as 4S4P. It has no Bluetooth and no communication port; Renogy sells a battery monitor with shunt separately and as a $50 add-on bundle. The warranty is five years, prorated, on materials and workmanship.
Questions answered from our data
Is Renogy good?We list 30 Renogy products and score 30 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.0 to 6.3, with a median of 5.3, against a median of 5.3 for all 30 products we score.
How much does a LiFePO4 battery cost?The 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list run from $308 to $1,089, with a median of $642.
Are LiFePO4 batteries UL listed?None of the 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list carry a UL 1973-type listing we could look up by model.
Which LiFePO4 batteries can charge below freezing?Five of the 8 LiFePO4 batteries we list heat their own cells so they can charge below freezing.
