The value pick for vans and campers that want alternator and solar charging in one box. It costs well under half as much as a Redarc dual-input unit for more current.
Amazon $268.99The Renogy DCC50S 50A DC-DC MPPT is the better charge controller overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Renogy DCC50S 50A DC-DC MPPT leads on features and warranty. The Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger wins on value. The Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger costs $66.50 less ($202.49 vs $268.99).
For big lithium banks on a budget, where raw current matters more than features. The short warranty and thin spec sheet are the trade-off.
Amazon $202.49Prices 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 DCC50S 50A DC-DC MPPT for features (Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor, smart-alternator support vs lithium profile, temperature sensor, smart-alternator support; no Bluetooth) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger for value ($3.37 per amp of charge current vs $5.38 per amp of charge current).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every DC-DC charge controller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy DCC50S 50A DC-DC MPPT | Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $5.38 per amp of charge current | 97 $3.37 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 82 Bluetooth add-on, lithium profile, temperature sensor, smart-alternator support | 55 lithium profile, temperature sensor, smart-alternator support; no Bluetooth |
| Efficiency 20% | 88 97% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Renogy DCC50S 50A DC-DC MPPT | Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | DC-DC charger with MPPT solar input | DC-DC charger |
| Charge current | 50 A | 60 A |
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | Yes |
| Custom profile | Yes | - |
| Temperature sensor | Included | - |
| Peak efficiency | 97% | - |
| Standby draw | 30 mA | - |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 50 V | - |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 660 W | - |
| DC input range | 12 to 16 V | - |
| Isolated | No | Yes |
| Smart alternator | Yes | Yes |
| Ignition sensing | Yes | - |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | - |
| Load output | No | - |
| Cooling | passive (heat sink, no fan) | - |
| Dimensions | 9.61 x 5.75 x 3.78 in | - |
| Weight | 4.1 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | - | 2019-10 |
