LiTime 30A MPPT Bluetooth
#8 in MPPT solarFull review
A simple 30 A controller for a small 12 V LiFePO4 system that wants app monitoring without add-ons.
Amazon $144.99$144.99
The LiTime 30A MPPT Bluetooth rates 3.7 among MPPT solar charge controllers; the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30 rates 3.6 among DC-DC ones. The LiTime 30A MPPT Bluetooth costs $74.31 less ($144.99 vs $219.30).
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30
#5 in DC-DCFull review
For boats and vans that need an isolated charger from a brand with a long track record. Buyers who don’t need isolation get more current and efficiency from the Orion XS.
Amazon Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $219.30$219.30
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (MPPT solar and DC-DC), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | LiTime 30A MPPT Bluetooth | Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $4.83 per amp of charge current | 61 $7.31 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 80 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor | 80 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, smart-alternator support; no temperature sensor |
| Efficiency 20% | 75 98% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 87% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| LiTime 30A MPPT Bluetooth | Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller | DC-DC charger |
| Charge current | 30 A | 30 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | Yes |
| Custom profile | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | - | No |
| Peak efficiency | 98% | 87% |
| Standby draw | - | 1 mA |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV power (12 V) | 450 W | - |
| DC input range | - | 8 to 17 V |
| Isolated | - | Yes |
| Smart alternator | - | Yes |
| Ignition sensing | - | Yes |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Built in | Built in |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Load output | - | No |
| Parallel units | - | Yes |
| Cooling | passive | - |
| Water resistance | - | IP43 |
| Dimensions | - | 5.1 x 7.3 x 3.2 in |
| Weight | - | 4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |