Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger vs Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr

Last updated: October 22, 2026

The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr rates 4.1 among MPPT solar charge controllers; the Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger rates 3.5 among DC-DC ones. The Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger costs $166.41 less ($202.49 vs $368.90).

Renogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger vs Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr

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 weightVictron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-TrRenogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger
Overall rating4.1/53.5/5
Value 35%51 $6.15 per amp of charge current97 $3.37 per amp of charge current
Features 25%90 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input; no temperature sensor55 lithium profile, temperature sensor, smart-alternator support; no Bluetooth
Efficiency 20%75 98% peak efficiency (maker rating)50 efficiency not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 20%100 5-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-TrRenogy 12V 60A DC-DC Charger
Charging
TypeMPPT solar charge controllerDC-DC charger
Charge current60 A60 A
Battery voltage12/24/36/48 V12 V
Lithium profileYesYes
Custom profileYes-
Temperature sensorOptional extra-
Peak efficiency98%-
Standby draw35 mA-
Inputs
Max PV voltage (Voc)150 V-
Max PV power (12 V)860 W-
Isolated-Yes
Smart alternator-Yes
Monitoring and build
BluetoothBuilt inNo
DisplayNo-
Load outputNo-
Parallel unitsYes-
Coolingpassive (no fan)-
Water resistanceIP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area)-
Dimensions185 x 250 x 95 mm-
Weight6.6 lb-
Warranty5 years1 years
Released-2019-10

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