Battle Born 100Ah 12V Heated vs Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating

The Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating is the better 12V lithium battery overall, rated 4.0 to 3.0. The Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating leads on value. The Battle Born 100Ah 12V Heated wins on warranty. The Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating costs $714.01 less ($284.99 vs $999).

Higher rated

Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating

#2 in 100 Ah class4.0Full review

The cheapest way to get self-heating in a Group 31 battery, for cold-weather RV and marine use. Independent testing confirms its rated capacity.

Amazon $284.99

$284.99

Battle Born 100Ah 12V Heated

#17 in 100 Ah class3.0Full review

For cold-climate RV owners who already run Battle Born batteries and want a matching heated unit. New buyers can get heating for much less from other brands.

Inverters R Us $999

$999

Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating for value ($0.22 per rated Wh vs $0.78 per rated Wh).
Choose the Battle Born 100Ah 12V Heated for warranty (10-year warranty vs 5-year warranty).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 100 Ah class 12V lithium battery; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating	Battle Born 100Ah 12V Heated
Overall rating	4.0/5	3.0/5
Value 35%	80 $0.22 per rated Wh	0 $0.78 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	100 105% of rated capacity measured (1 test)	50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used)
Output 15%	50 100 A continuous (about 1,280 W at 12.8 V)	50 continuous current not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 15%	50 5-year warranty	100 10-year warranty
Cycle life 10%	50 cycle life not published (neutral score used)	33 3,000 cycles, maker rating
Cold weather 10%	100 self-heating, so it charges below freezing	100 self-heating, so it charges below freezing

Independent capacity tests

Power Queen 12V 100Ah Self-Heating

Tested by	Measured	Energy	Of rated	Discharge	Conditions
techtest.org	105.5 Ah	1,368 Wh	105%	5 A	Self-heating version, EU unit (329 x 172 x 214 mm, 10.7 kg), discharged with an electronic load. Same test measured 105.23 Ah / 1351 Wh at 10 A and 105.57 Ah / 1321 Wh at 20 A.