Renogy Rover 60A
#9 in MPPT solarFull review
A rugged 60 A controller for larger 24 V or 48 V cabin and RV arrays. The Rover Lite 60A costs much less if you don’t need the load output.
Amazon $359.99$359.99
The Renogy Rover 60A is the better charge controller overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The Renogy Rover 60A leads on value and features. The Morningstar TriStar MPPT 60 wins on warranty and efficiency. The Renogy Rover 60A costs $338.01 less ($359.99 vs $698).
Morningstar TriStar MPPT 60
#11 in MPPT solarFull review
For off-grid cabins and remote sites that want a proven 60 A controller with wired network monitoring. Overkill for most RVs and vans.
Amazon $698$698
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 Renogy Rover 60A for value ($6 per amp of charge current vs $11.63 per amp of charge current) and features (Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor; 140 V PV limit vs temperature sensor, 150 V PV input; no Bluetooth).
- Choose the Morningstar TriStar MPPT 60 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and efficiency (99% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 98% peak efficiency (maker rating)).
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 | Renogy Rover 60A | Morningstar TriStar MPPT 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 53 $6 per amp of charge current | 0 $11.63 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 80 Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor; 140 V PV limit | 40 temperature sensor, 150 V PV input; no Bluetooth |
| Efficiency 20% | 75 98% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 100 99% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Renogy Rover 60A | Morningstar TriStar MPPT 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | - |
| Custom profile | - | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Included | Included |
| Peak efficiency | 98% | 99% |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 140 V | 150 V |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 800 W | 800 W |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Load output | Yes | No |
| Cooling | passive | passive (no fans) |
| Water resistance | IP32 | IP20 |
| Dimensions | 285 x 205 x 102 mm | 29.1 x 13.0 x 14.2 cm (11.4 x 5.1 x 5.6 in) |
| Weight | 7.9 lb | 9.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |