Renogy Core Mini DuoHeat 12V 100Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
SVT Score, Lower
The heated Core Mini: 110 W pads let this 1,280 Wh Group 22NF battery charge from -22°F, at 21.38 lb and $49 over the unheated model.
$357
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Usability
4.8 out of 10It stores 1,280 Wh, the typical size for a 12 V battery, so it scores 5 on capacity.
At 21.38 lb on Renogy's spec table it holds 59.9 Wh per pound, so it scores 8 on efficiency.
Renogy rates its BMS at 100 A continuous, 1.0C on 100 Ah, with a 300 A peak for 10 seconds, so it scores 5 on operating range.
Renogy rates it for 5,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge and publishes no end-of-life point, two rungs down, so it scores 4 on lifespan.
Better on lifespanRenogy Pro S1 120AhRenogy rates it for 6,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge. $579.99Scores 8.0Its 110 W heating pads let it charge from -22°F, with an IP65 case and 4S4P expansion but no Bluetooth or communication port, so it scores 6 on features.
No certifier directory (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, SGS, TÜV or the CEC lists) lists this model, so it scores 2 on verification.
Better on verificationRenogy Pro 100Ah SmartIntertek's directory records it as a UL 1973 Recognized Component. $629.99Scores 4.0Renogy gives it a 5-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.
$356.99 at renogy.com.
Heats itself in A 22NF case, still No Bluetooth
The Core Mini DuoHeat 12V 100Ah (RBT12100LFP-H) is Renogy's self-heating version of the Core Mini, the same 9.02 x 5.43 x 8.39 in Group 22NF case with two heating pads inside.
It suits a buyer who charges below freezing in a van, trailer or ice-fishing rig from a source of at least 10 A, and who pays $49 over the unheated Core Mini for it.
Strengths
- 110 W heating padscharging rated from -22°F (-30°C)
- 59.9 Wh per pound at 21.38 lb
- IP65 case in Group 22NF size
- Up to 16 batteries in 4S4P20.48 kWh
- 300 A peak for 10 seconds on a 100 A BMS
Drawbacks
- No Bluetooth or communication port
- Heating needs at least 10 A of charge current per battery
- Discharge still stops at -4°F-20°C
- No end-of-life point published for the 5,000-cycle rating
- 5-year warranty is prorated after the first 12 months
- $49 more than the unheated Core Mini
Specs
- Capacity1,000-1,499 Wh
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12 V
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge CurrentNot applicable
- Safety ListingNone verifiable
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingSelf-heating
- Warranty5 Years
- MonitoringNone
- Weight21.4 lb
At a glance
- Two heating pads, 110 W in all
- 100 A BMS, 300 A peak for 10 s
- M8 terminals
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 DuoHeat 12V 100Ah is the self-heating version of the Core Mini: a 12.8 V, 100 Ah (1,280 Wh) LiFePO4 battery in the same 9.02 x 5.43 x 8.39 in Group 22NF case, weighing 21.38 lb. Two heating pads totaling 110 W switch on when the cells fall to 41°F (5°C) and off at 50°F (10°C), and Renogy says the heating needs at least 10 A of charge current per battery. Charging is rated from -22°F to 131°F (-30°C to 55°C) and discharging from -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C). The BMS is rated 100 A continuous charge and discharge with a 300 A peak for 10 seconds. Renogy rates it for 5,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge, in an IP65 case with M8 terminals, and up to 16 can be wired 4S4P for 20.48 kWh. It has no built-in Bluetooth; Renogy points owners to its external monitors. It sells at $356.99 singly, $692.99 for two and $1,315.99 for four, and Renogy's store applies an automatic cart discount that brought one battery to $299.88. Renogy gives it a 5-year prorated material and workmanship warranty.
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.
