A budget 60 A controller with Bluetooth in the box, suited to small 24 V or 48 V cabin and shed systems. Larger arrays outgrow its 3,200 W limit on 48 V.
Amazon $249.99The LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth is the better charge controller overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth leads on value and features. The MidNite Classic 250-SL wins on warranty. The LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth costs $412.17 less ($249.99 vs $662.16).
For solar-only off-grid systems that want MidNite’s proven 250 V Classic for less money and can live without Ethernet and arc-fault protection.
Amazon $685 NAZ Solar Electric $662.16Prices were last checked October 24, 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 LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth for value ($4.17 per amp of charge current vs $11.04 per amp of charge current) and features (Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input vs temperature sensor, 250 V PV input; no Bluetooth).
- Choose the MidNite Classic 250-SL for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every MPPT solar charge controller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth | MidNite Classic 250-SL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $4.17 per amp of charge current | 0 $11.04 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 100 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input | 30 temperature sensor, 250 V PV input; no Bluetooth |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 97% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth | MidNite Classic 250-SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller | MPPT solar charge controller |
| Charge current | 60 A | 60 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24/36/48 V | 12/24/36/48/60/72 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | No |
| Custom profile | - | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Included | Optional extra |
| Peak efficiency | 97% | - |
| Standby draw | 12 mA | - |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 150 V | 250 V |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 900 W | 878 W |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 3,200 W | 3,212 W |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Built in | No |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| Load output | Yes | No |
| Parallel units | - | Yes |
| Cooling | passive (die-cast aluminum case) | fan |
| Water resistance | IP32 | Type 1 (indoor) |
| Dimensions | 280 x 210 x 102.7 mm | 378 x 151 x 102 mm (14.87 x 5.95 x 4.00 in) |
| Weight | 10 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-09 | - |
