Product comparison · Charge Controllers
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller vs BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
The LiTime 30A MPPT Controller scores 5.4 and ranks 11th of 27 in Charge Controllers; the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller scores 4.8 and ranks 26th of 27 in Charge Controllers. The 30A MPPT Controller leads on warranty & support.
All 25 LiTime products 
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
$133 · 11th of 27 in Charge Controllers
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 3 against 1
All 22 BougeRV products 
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
$110 · 26th of 27 in Charge Controllers
Buy NowAcross everything we scored, LiTime 30A MPPT Controller sits 0.56 ahead — led by warranty & support.
Verdict
30A MPPT Controller ahead · +0.56 (5.4 vs 4.8)Pick the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller when
Warranty & support matters3vs1
Operating range matters5vs3
Efficiency matters6vs4
Pick the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller when
Price matters$110vs$133
Scored 15 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Overall score 5.4- Stock lithium setting went to float mid-charge, per one owner
- App connects only after a long press in the device list, per one owner
- 1 to 2 percent less harvest than a Victron 100/30, per one channel
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Overall score 4.8- Bluetooth will not connect for several owners
- Frequent disconnects, per one owner
- App navigation mixed
From each product's own owner reviews and retailer ratings.
Usability LiTime 30A MPPT Controller and BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller, scored 0 to 10
EfficiencyLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 6 (higher)BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 4
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- Scored on the manual's 97 percent, not the page's 98 percent
- Conflict: page claims 99 percent tracking; manual lists 99.9 percent
- No-load draw: 12 mA at 12 V and 10 mA at 24 V
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- Manual rates conversion above 95 percent; the page's 99 percent is not scored
- Tracking: above 99 percent in the manual, 99.5 percent on the page
- No-load: 10 mA or less
Operating RangeLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 5 (higher)BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 3
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- 100 V maximum PV input, the typical rung
- Tracking: battery voltage plus 3 V to 76 V; batteries from 9 V to 32 V
- Temperature: operates from -31°F to 113°F
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- 95 V protection limit scored, under the 100 V listed maximum
- Tracking window: 2 V above battery voltage to 72 V
- Temperature: −31 to 149°F (−35 to 65°C), IP34
Warranty & SupportLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 3 (higher)BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 1
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 2 Years · BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 1 Year.
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- Scored on LiTime Canada's 2 years, against 3 years in the US
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- 18 months, prorated after year one, one rung down
- Policy: one 18-month term for all BougeRV controllers and inverters; replacements after year one at a pro-rata price
Same score
CapacityLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 5BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 5
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- 30 A, the typical rung for a charge controller
- Panels: up to 450 W on a 12 V bank or 900 W on a 24 V bank
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- 30 A rated charging current, on the 30 to 39 A rung
- Solar: up to 450 W at 12 V or 900 W at 24 V
- Setting: charge current set from 0 to 30 A
FeaturesLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 7BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 7
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- Bluetooth, user battery type, temperature sensor, 20 A load; no parallel stated
- Battery types: FLD, SEL, GEL, LI and a user USE type set from 7 V to 15 V
- Load modes: manual, timer, dusk-to-dawn, test or always-on
- Cold cut-off: the sensor stops lithium charging below 32°F, resumes above 41°F; off by default
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- Bluetooth, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 20 A load; no networking
- Cold cut-off: stops lithium charging at 0°C, resumes at 2°C; off by default
- Ports: TTL, RJ45 RS485 and an optional CAN port for RV-C
VerificationLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 2BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 2
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
- No certifier directory lists it; page and manual name no safety listing
- Searched: Intertek, UL, CSA, LabTest, TÜV and SGS
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
- No directory listing for BJ2430N; no certification claimed
- Standard: UL 1741 needed for a listing (UL 458 or CSA 107.1 also count)
- Searched: Intertek UL CEC LabTest Certipedia SGS
- Holder: Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co. Ltd.
- Not run: TÜV SÜD directory blocked
Not scored for either
- LifespanLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: not scoredBougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: not scored
- ValueLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: not scoredBougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: not scored
Social score about the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller and the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
RedditLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 5BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 5
The BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller reading covers the whole brand.
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Liked
- USER battery type with own voltages fixed the harvest, per one owner
Complaints
- Stock lithium setting went to float mid-charge, per one owner
Read the full summary
- r/SolarDIY: an owner charging a 280 Ah LiFePO4 battery from 400 W of panels through the 30A found the stock lithium setting went to float mid-charge, so it could not cover his evening loads (September 2025)
- Fix: he switched to the USER battery type with his own voltages and a 6-hour boost time
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Read the full summary
- Panels: an r/SolarDIY owner who paid $132 each for several 200 W bifacial panels found visible busbar defects on three of them (July 2025)
- Support: the same owner said BougeRV support sent replacements for the defective panels within a couple of days (July 2025)
- Delivery: an r/solar poster said a charge controller was delivered to another address in his city and called BougeRV a ripoff (April 2026)
- Owners: in an r/GoRVing thread on RV solar, several owners named BougeRV 200 W bifacial or TOPCon panels in their setups (November 2025)
GoogleLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 6BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 7 (higher)
The BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller reading covers its product line.
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Liked
- Charging works well, per one owner
- Connects 99 percent of the time at about 30 ft, per one owner
Complaints
- App connects only after a long press in the device list, per one owner
- App keeps no charge history once closed, per one owner
Read the full summary
- App: on DIY Solar Forum an owner said it charged well but the app showed only battery voltage until he found the controller must be long-pressed in the app's device list (January 2025)
- History: a second owner found the app keeps no history and shows only live readings while open (July 2025)
- Range: a third, using it since 2024, connects 99 percent of the time at about 30 ft
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Read the full summary
- Scope: Love Your RV & Boat reviewed the Sunflow 60A, which shares this controller's manual, not this size itself
- Use: he ran the 60A on 940 W of rooftop solar in his fifth wheel for two months without an issue, praising its fanless aluminum heat sink and screw terminals (July 2026)
- Disclosure: he received the 60A free from BougeRV and links BougeRV and Amazon with affiliate links; his video repeats the written review and counts once
YouTubeLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 7 (higher)BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 6
The BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller reading covers the whole brand.
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Liked
- Onboard display and load port, per one channel
- Settings changed on the unit without a phone, per one channel
Complaints
- 1 to 2 percent less harvest than a Victron 100/30, per one channel
Read the full summary
- The Old Jarhead: earns Amazon Associates commission on the controllers it links (September 2025, about 24,000 views)
- Against Victron: on the same panels, a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 harvested only 1 to 2 percent more
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Read the full summary
- Jeremiah Mcintosh: found the Yuma 200 W CIGS did not disappoint in low light or aimed at the sun against his 200 W foldables (April 2023, about 136,000 views)
- Disclosure: he offers 15 percent off bougerv.com with the code McIntosh and links Amazon affiliate pages
- The Off-Grid Mountain Homestead: tested a CIGS panel in full sun and cloud and called it very nice and ultra lightweight (September 2024, about 1,100 views)
- Disclosure: he received the panel free and links it through Amazon Associates
- StoneBroke Adventure: said the 24 V 200 W N-type bifacial outperformed its rating in real-world use (October 2025), in a video marked as including paid promotion
AmazonLiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 7 (higher)BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: 6
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Liked
- A good match for a LiFePO4 battery, per one reviewer
- Solid build quality, per one reviewer
- Easy installation and a helpful display, per one reviewer
Complaints
- Bluetooth would not work for one 3-star reviewer
Read the full summary
- Listing: the 30A (B0BJ75NLRM, sold by Li Time US)
- Rating: 4.4 from 160 ratings; 74 percent five-star, 9 four-star, 9 three-star, 4 two-star, 4 one-star (October 2026)
- Shared menu: the 60A and 100A Bluetooth controllers share the style menu, each with its own rating count
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Liked
- Works well once set up
- Easy setup through the app
- Good value
Complaints
- Bluetooth will not connect for several owners
- Frequent disconnects, per one owner
- App navigation mixed
Read the full summary
- Rating: 4.2 from 98 ratings on BougeRV's own Amazon US listing for the 30A, 62 percent five-star and 5 percent one-star (October 2026)
- Owners: Amazon's review summary says buyers find it works well, sets up easily through the app and is good value (October 2026)
- Bluetooth: the same summary reports mixed connection results, with several owners unable to connect and one saying it drops often
- Discount: BougeRV runs a page on its own site rewarding verified Amazon orders, so this pool scores one point lower
Unless a row says otherwise, both readings are about these exact models.
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller vs BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: pros and cons
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller
Overall score 5.4Strengths
- Bluetooth built inread in the LiTime Solar app
- Switched DC load with timer and dusk modes
- Charge voltages can be set by hand
- Stops lithium charging in the cold with its sensor
- Sized for small 12 V and 24 V arrays
Drawbacks
- Low PV voltage limit restricts series strings
- Efficiency stated two ways on its own pages
- No parallel or networked operation stated
- IP32 case is for dryindoor mounting
- Shorter warranty in Canada than the US
BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller
Overall score 4.8Strengths
- Phone monitoring built in
- Lithium cold-charge cut-off
- Load output for lights and small loads
- Temperature sensor in the box
- Fanless heat-sink case
Drawbacks
- Low PV voltage ceiling for long strings
- Efficiency figures disagree across BougeRV's documents
- Short warrantyprorated after year one
- No networking between controllers
- Cold-charge cut-off is off by default
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller vs BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
26th of 27 in Controllers
- WarrantyLiTime More2 YearsBougeRV1 Year
- WeightLiTime4.4 lbBougeRV2.4 lb
Same on both
- 12/24 V autoSystem voltage
- Not listedCapacity
- Not listedPanel power
- Not listedAC output
- 30-39 ACharge current
- Not listedCell type
- Not listedLow-temperature charging
- Bluetooth built inMonitoring
- None verifiableSafety listings
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- Charge current: 100 A or more, not 30-39 A
- Charge current: 60-79 A, not 30-39 A
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- Charge current: 40-49 A, not 30-39 A
LiTime 30A MPPT Controller vs BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller: common questions
Is the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller better than the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller?
On our scores, the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller is ahead, 5.4 against 4.8. The LiTime 30A MPPT Controller leads on warranty & support (3 against 1), operating range (5 against 3) and efficiency (6 against 4).
Which is cheaper, the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller or the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller?
The BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller, at $110 against $133: $23 less.
Which has the longer warranty, the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller or the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller?
The LiTime 30A MPPT Controller: 2 Years, against 1 Year.
What do owners say about the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller and the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller?
Across 4 independent sources scored for both, the LiTime 30A MPPT Controller is ahead on YouTube and Amazon; the BougeRV Sunflow 30A MPPT Controller is ahead on Google; Reddit is level.
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Scores calculated 15 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score