Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10
#6 in Over 5 AFull review
A waterproof, app connected charger for RV and boat owners with lead acid or lithium house batteries up to about 100 Ah.
NAZ Solar Electric $152.15$152.15
The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 is the better battery charger overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 leads on warranty. The NOCO GENIUS10 wins on value. The NOCO GENIUS10 costs $52.28 less ($99.87 vs $152.15).
NOCO GENIUS10
#8 in Over 5 AFull review
A strong pick for anyone charging car, truck, boat or RV batteries regularly: fast, full featured and still able to maintain a battery for months.
Amazon $99.87$99.87
Prices were last checked October 31, 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 Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
- Choose the NOCO GENIUS10 for value ($9.99 per amp ($99.87, 10 A) vs $15.21 per amp ($152.15, 10 A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 5 A battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 | NOCO GENIUS10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 34 $15.21 per amp ($152.15, 10 A) | 55 $9.99 per amp ($99.87, 10 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 10 A | 12 10 A |
| Features 25% | 100 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode, power supply mode | 100 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode, power supply mode |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10
No independent test published yet.
NOCO GENIUS10
| Tested by | Current | Charge time | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Light Forum (HKJ) | 10 A | - | Reviewer measured “basically 10A” of charge current on his sample; battery size and state of charge not stated. |
Specifications
| Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 | NOCO GENIUS10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 10 A | 10 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 6/12 V |
| Largest battery | 100 Ah | 230 Ah |
| Lithium mode | Yes | Yes |
| AGM mode | No | Yes |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Repair mode | Yes | Yes |
| Power supply mode | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Ingress rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Weight | 2 lb | 3.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2019-11-08 |