Brand comparison
LiTime vs Renogy
LiTime scores 5.9 across 25 products; Renogy scores 5.7 across 58. They overlap in lifepo4 batteries, power inverters, and dc-dc chargers and others. That is 72% of what LiTime sells and 53% of what Renogy sells. LiTime leads on lifespan, Renogy on features.
All 25 LiTime products
LiTime
25 of 25 products scored · $133 – $1,026
Buy Now- Lifespan — 6.0 against 4.5
- Efficiency — 6.0 against 5.0
All 58 Renogy products
Renogy
58 of 58 products scored · $90 – $1,089
Buy Now- Features — 5.5 against 4.0
- Warranty & Support — 4.0 against 3.0
Across everything we scored, LiTime edges ahead by 0.15 — too close to call.
Both brands also sell into Server-Rack and Wall Batteries, All-in-One Off-Grid Inverters, and Inverter-Chargers. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Too close to call
has the edge · 5.9 vs 5.7
LiTime is ahead by a nose: 0.15 points, less than a score moves between two sizes of the same system. The trade-offs below decide it.
Pick LiTime when
Lifespan matters most6.0vs4.5
Pick Renogy when
Features matters most5.5vs4.0
Scored 11 November 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
LiTime 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
Overall score 7.9- No lifting-strap holes, per Notebookcheck
- LiTime app not very impressive, per one owner
Renogy Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
Overall score 6.7- Label reads 120 A continuous against 150 A on Renogy's site, per one tester
- Cell voltages shown only to 0.1 V in the app, per one tester
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in LiFePO4 Batteries.
Usability LiTime and Renogy, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
LifespanLiTime: 6 (higher)Renogy: 4.5
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- 4,000 cycles at 100 percent depth; no end-of-life capacity published
- Other ratings: 6,000 cycles at 80 percent, 15,000 at 60 percent
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 6,000 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge, retaining 80 percent
- Method: one rung down for the shallower depth
FeaturesLiTime: 4Renogy: 5.5 (higher)
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- Bluetooth, cold charge cut-off, IP65, 4S4P; no heating or comms port
- App: reports state of charge, voltage, current, power, temperature and cycle count
- Balancing: passive cell balancing in the BMS
- Expansion: up to 16 batteries in 4S4P for 65.5 kWh
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 85 W heater, Bluetooth, two CAN ports, IP67 and 4S4P: every point on the scale
- Heater: runs below 41 °F while charge current stays above 10 A
- Warm-up: about 2 hours from -4 °F to 32 °F, by the manual
- CAN: RJ45 ports; cables and termination resistors sold separately
EfficiencyLiTime: 6 (higher)Renogy: 5
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- 71.6 Wh per pound at 57.17 lb
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 1,536 Wh in 29.5 lb, 52.1 Wh per pound
Warranty & SupportLiTime: 3Renogy: 4 (higher)
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- 5-year warranty with no proration
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 7-year prorated material and workmanship warranty
- Conflict: the warranty document says prorated; the product page says only 7 years
Same score
CapacityLiTime: 5Renogy: 5
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- 4,096 Wh, on the 3,800 to 4,999 Wh rung
- Conflict: manual says 15.12 x 7.64 x 9.76 in; product page says 14.49 x 7.44 x 10.04 in
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 12.8 V and 120 Ah give 1,536 Wh
- Size: a 12.8 x 7.44 x 7.4 in IP67 case
Operating RangeLiTime: 5Renogy: 5
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- 200 A continuous is only 0.63C on 320 Ah; 1,000 A for 1 second
- Limit: 2,560 W continuous from one battery
- Cold cut-off: charging stops below 32°F (0°C), resumes at 41°F (5°C)
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- 150 A continuous, 1.25C on 120 Ah, with 350 A for 30 seconds
- Conflict: a paid tester found 120 A continuous on the label against 150 A on Renogy's site
- Charge: 120 A continuous
VerificationLiTime: 2Renogy: 2
LiTime top-scored: 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery
- No certifier directory lists it; page and manual name no safety listing
Renogy top-scored: Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery
- No certifier directory lists this model
- Searched: Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, SGS, TÜV and the CEC lists
Social score about LiTime and Renogy
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
YouTubeLiTime: 7 (higher)Renogy: 6
LiTime
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- Disclosure: both testers found carry a tie
- Cleversolarpower: affiliate links and a 10% discount code Measured 102.5 Ah, then 103 Ah at 20 A on the Group 24 Bluetooth 100Ah, and a 90 mA balancing current (April 2026, about 10,000 views)
- Will Prowse: links carry a LiTime referral code Surge-tested the 100Ah Mini and 460Ah Plus with a 4,000 W inverter and a Victron MultiPlus-II, ran a 268 A continuous load and tore both down (November 2023, about 361,000 views)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 25 scored products carry this reading.
Renogy
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- Disclosure: both channels found carry a tie to the panels they review
- Freedom in a Can: passes on a 10 percent Renogy code through Renogy's affiliate link Found no delamination on two 100 W flexible panels after 9 months and 9,000 miles
- Johnny's Weekends: earns Amazon commission on the panels it links Found Renogy's 200 W flexible panel performed well but trailed a CIGS panel under shade (2023, about 128,000 views)
Brand rollup across scored products. 12 of 58 scored products carry this reading.
Same score
RedditLiTime: 5Renogy: 5
LiTime
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- Overall: owners split on LiTime and Ampere Time 12 V batteries
- Praised: an r/vandwellers owner calls his Ampere Time 100Ah fantastic (July 2024) R/SolarDIY replies on 24 V banks say LiTime batteries have been torn down many times and the build quality is excellent (March 2026)
- r/boating: an owner's 100Ah lost its BMS after 10 cycles LiTime agreed it was defective, then stopped answering about the return (October 2025)
- r/OffGrid: an owner of 16 Ampere Time batteries reports BMS failures at 1.5 years and a support team that blamed his charging and wiring (January 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 25 scored products carry this reading.
Renogy
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- Praised: in a July 2025 r/vandwellers thread one owner calls a Renogy 2000 W inverter fantastic
- Other owners: another reports a 2000 W inverter without issues after more than 4 years, and a third is in year three with a 3000 W inverter-charger working mostly flawlessly
- Terminal: in the same thread a full-timer's 3 kW inverter output terminal snapped while being wired
- Support: an owner with a full Renogy system since 2019 says the inverter-charger trips a 20 A shore circuit and a support ticket sat open over 30 days
- Dead on arrival: an r/solar post titled 'Avoid Renogy' reports a PUH 2000 W inverter dead on first use from bad soldering on the switch board (August 2025)
- Bonding: a 2020 r/vandwellers thread reported inverter-chargers whose automatic neutral-to-ground bonding circuit did not work
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 58 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleLiTime: 5Renogy: 5
LiTime
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- All-in-one: on DIY Solar Forum an owner's 24 V 3000 W unit stopped PV charging after a month, then ran too hot to touch while off with panels connected (April 2025)
- Replacement: a second owner reports breaker trips on utility charging, menus he cannot reach and loads that stall on low settings (June 2025)
- Marine: an owner notes the newer 5000 W inverter-chargers carry an internal ground-switching relay (November 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 25 scored products carry this reading.
Renogy
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- Footprint Hero: links Renogy panels through Amazon and Renogy's own affiliate program Ranked Renogy's older 100 W mono panel first of five 100 W panels it tested
- Tests: 71.6 W peak in a December output test (2021) and 570 Wh over 24 hours against 490 Wh from a Newpowa (2023)
- DIY Solar Forum: a 2022 thread opens with an owner whose Renogy gear still works after a decade
- Low output: a thread titled 'I only get 85W out of my Two Renogy 100W panels' reports one panel as low as 40 percent of rating and four averaging 54 percent
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 58 scored products carry this reading.
AmazonLiTime: 7Renogy: 7
Renogy
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- Pools: Renogy's LiFePO4 listings on Amazon US hold far smaller pools than its panels
- Core Mini 100Ah: 4.5 from 45 ratings, 83 percent five-star against 9 percent one-star
- Pro 100Ah: 4.4 from 10
- DuoHeat 100Ah: the DuoHeat Core Mini 100Ah reads 4.0 from 9, split 76 percent five-star against 24 percent one-star
Brand rollup across scored products. 4 of 58 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- Owner reviewsLiTime: not scoredRenogy: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in Intertek's directory of listed products.
Warranty terms
LiTime
25 of 25
Renogy
58 of 58
What only LiTime sells — and only Renogy
Not a loss for either brand. If you need one of these, the choice is already made.
Only LiTime
Nothing outside the shared categories.
Best LiTime vs best Renogy, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
LiFePO4 Batteries
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9th of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- Very light for its capacity
- Bluetooth app monitoring built in
- Won't charge below freezing
- IP65 case
Drawbacks
- BMS rated well below 1C for its capacity
- No CAN or RS485 communication port
- No self-heatingthe heated Mini is separate
- No end-of-life capacity for the cycle rating
40th of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- Strong continuous and 30-second discharge
- Expands to 48 V and 24.576 kWh
- CAN ports plus built-in Bluetooth
- Self-heating with a stated warm-up time
Drawbacks
- Semi-solid-state rests on Renogy's own description
- Heater needs a strong charge current
- Warranty proration stated two ways
- CAN cables and resistors sold separately
20th of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- Most energy for a Group 31 case
- Light for its capacity
- Bluetooth monitoring built in
- Won't charge below freezing
Drawbacks
- No heating for cold-weather charging
- No CAN or RS485 communication port
- No end-of-life capacity for the cycle rating
- No manual linked from the product page
49th of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- Light for its capacity
- Strong continuous and peak BMS rating
- IP65 case
- Expands to 16 batteries as 4S4P
Drawbacks
- No heaterno charging below freezing
- No Bluetooth or portmonitoring needs a shunt
- Cycle rating at partial depth of discharge
- Charge current capped at 100 A
26th of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- Charges below freezing with built-in heating
- Can heat from its own charge
- Bluetooth monitoring and heating-mode control
- Short surge headroom over its BMS rating
Drawbacks
- Regular heating mode needs a strong charger
- Slow to heat from the coldest start
- No CAN or RS485 communication port
- No end-of-life capacity for the cycle rating
52nd of 83 in LiFePO4
Strengths
- High continuous discharge for its size
- Self-heating pads
- Bluetooth plus CANRV-C) ports
- Slim IP67 aluminum case
Drawbacks
- Heavy for its capacity
- Warranty proration stated two ways
- Certification still listed as in progress
- Heater needs a stable charge current
Power Inverters
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15th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Very low idle draw for its size
- Hardwire LN and G AC terminals
- Four AC outlets plus USB-A and USB-C
- Wired LCD remote on a 14.76 ft cable
Drawbacks
- Efficiency stated two ways on its own pages
- Weight stated two ways on its own pages
- No GFCI on the outlets or hardwire terminals
- No search modetransfer switch or parallel operation
2nd of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Large transfer switchfast both ways
- Bluetooth built inread through the Renogy app
- Hardwire block plus an integrated GFCI
- Low no-load draw for its size
Drawbacks
- Only a 1-year warranty
- No power-saving or search mode published
- Short surge window
- Efficiency drops at full load
19th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Surge twice its continuous rating
- Four AC outlets plus a hardwire terminal block
- Wired remote shows wattsvolts and battery level
- USB-C port rated up to 12 V 1.5 A
Drawbacks
- Efficiency stated two ways on its own pages
- No no-load draw published
- Supplied cables lighter than the manual recommends
- No GFCItransfer switch, search mode or parallel operation
2nd of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- EcoSleep mode cuts no-load draw
- Bluetooth built in for the DC Home app
- Surge twice its continuous rating
- Hardwire AC terminal plus GFCI outlets
Drawbacks
- Efficiency below the next rung
- No built-in transfer switch
- No parallel operation stated
- Long-range monitoring needs a Renogy ONE
25th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Fast automatic switchover when the grid fails
- Grid input through its own breaker
- Wired LCD remote shows wattsvolts and battery level
- USB-C and USB-A beside the AC outlets
Drawbacks
- Efficiency just short of the next rung
- LiTime publishes no no-load draw
- Does not charge the battery from grid power
- No GFCIsearch mode or parallel operation
5th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Low idle draw for its size
- Strong peak and full-load efficiency
- Hardwire block beside two GFCI outlets
- Wired remote on/off switch included
Drawbacks
- Only a 1-year warranty
- No Bluetooth or app monitoring
- No power-saving or search mode
- No built-in transfer switch
DC-DC Chargers
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9th of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Built-in MPPT solar input
- ACC ignition wire for smart alternators
- Reverse charge tops up a flat starter battery
- Very low standby draw
Drawbacks
- Low solar voltage limitso 12 V panels must run in parallel
- Charging efficiency on a middle rung
- No Bluetooth or app monitoring
- Not waterproofby LiTime's own Amazon listing
1st of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Full-rate charging from alternator or solar
- Solar input allows two 12 V panels in series
- Works with smartEuro 6) alternators
- Charge current settable in five steps
Drawbacks
- Warranty stated two ways by Renogy
- Efficiency stated two ways by Renogy
- Bluetooth only through the BT-2 module
- Each source capped when both charge
11th of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Highest output rung for a DC-DC charger
- Selectable full or half output through the LC port
- Charges only with the engine on via an ignition feed
- DC Load mode powers 12 V loads directly
Drawbacks
- Charging efficiency on the lowest scored rung
- No solar input
- No Bluetooth or app monitoring
- Not waterproofby LiTime's own Amazon listing
2nd of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Top-rung output on 12 V or 24 V
- Sealed IP67 case
- Bluetooth built inwith RV-C/CAN
- Wide solar input through MPPT
Drawbacks
- Efficiency lower at 24 V
- Warranty document does not list this model
- No galvanic isolation or parallel operation published
- Idle draw stated two ways by Renogy
13th of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Selectable full or half output through the LC port
- Charges only with the engine on via an ignition feed
- DC Load mode powers 12 V loads directly
- Charges STDGEL, AGM and LFP batteries
Drawbacks
- Charging efficiency on the lowest scored rung
- No solar input
- No Bluetooth or app monitoring
- Not waterproofby LiTime's own Amazon listing
3rd of 16 in DC-DC
Strengths
- Alternator or solar charging through one unit
- Works with smartEuro 6) alternators
- Longer warrantyconfirmed in two places
- Charge current settable in three steps
Drawbacks
- Efficiency stated two ways by Renogy
- Bluetooth only through the BT-2 module
- Each source capped when both charge
- No published IP rating or galvanic isolation
Charge Controllers
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3rd of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- 100 A into 1224, 36 or 48 V banks
- High conversion efficiency
- Handles very large arrays on a 48 V bank
- Bluetooth app with password-locked settings
Drawbacks
- No DC load output
- PV voltage limit caps series strings
- IP21 case is for dryindoor mounting
- No parallel or networked operation stated
1st of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- High charge current on a 12 V bank
- Bluetooth built inwith RV-C and Modbus
- Temperature sensor included
- Very low self-consumption
Drawbacks
- Low PV voltage limit
- 12 V batteries only
- Non-REGO batteries need an extra cable
- Efficiency stated two ways
10th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- 60 A into 1224, 36 or 48 V banks
- Large 30 A DC load output
- Handles big arrays on a 48 V bank
- Stops lithium charging in the cold with its sensor
Drawbacks
- No Bluetooththe Bluetooth model is $229.99
- Lower conversion efficiency
- Custom battery type reserved for testing
- PV limit stated two ways on its own pages
2nd of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- High rated peak efficiency
- Up to 16 controllers in parallel
- Load output with timer control
- Battery temperature sensor in the box
Drawbacks
- Solar limit stated three ways
- Bluetooth only through a separate module
- Temperature sensor limited to lead-acid
- Higher self-consumption than the Rover Lite
11th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- 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
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
4th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Top charge currentdoubles when paralleled
- Takes a very large array on 48 V
- High rated peak efficiency
- Temperature sensor and paralleling cable in the box
Drawbacks
- No DC load output
- Solar limit drops in the cold
- High self-consumption
- Bluetooth only through a separate module
LiTime vs Renogy: the numbers
LiTime vs Renogy: common questions
Is LiTime or Renogy better?
LiTime 5.9 from 25 scored products; Renogy 5.7 from 58. Too close to call overall: LiTime has the edge by 0.15, which is inside the margin, so the difference is in the criteria.
What is the biggest difference between LiTime and Renogy?
Lifespan: LiTime medians 6.0, Renogy medians 4.5 (LiTime by 1.5).
Which is better for features, LiTime or Renogy?
Renogy on features — LiTime 4.0, Renogy 5.5.
Which is better for efficiency, LiTime or Renogy?
LiTime on efficiency — LiTime 6.0, Renogy 5.0.
What does Renogy make that LiTime does not?
Renogy sells portable solar panels, rigid solar panels, and flexible solar panels; LiTime does not, in the products we scored.
Which LiTime and Renogy lifepo4 batteries should I buy?
LiTime: LiTime 12V 320Ah Mini Bluetooth LiFePO4 Battery. Renogy: Renogy Pro S1 12V 120Ah Self-Heating LiFePO4 Battery.
How does Stuff VS Things score LiTime and Renogy?
Our own product medians: 25 LiTime and 58 Renogy. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 11 November 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score