Victron Orion XS 1400
#2 in 40 A and upFull review
For mixed voltage setups, such as a 24 V truck charging a 12 V camper bank or a 12 V van with a 24 V house system.
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3.9/5
The best all-round alternator charger for most vans and RVs with a 12 V lithium bank. It is small, very efficient and fully configurable from a phone.
- 50 ACharge current
- NoSolar input
- 98.5%Efficiency
- 5 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- 98.5% peak efficiency means little wasted heat, even at 50 A
- Charges a 100 Ah lithium battery from flat in about 2 hours of driving
- Small and light enough to mount almost anywhere, with IP65 sealing
- Detects engine running, so it works with smart alternators without extra wiring
- Built-in Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port for a GX device, and a five-year warranty
Cons
- Not isolated, so it isn’t suitable where input and output grounds must stay separate
- No solar input
- Battery temperature needs a separate Victron sensor such as a Smart Battery Sense or SmartShunt
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its current. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ORI121217050 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Charge current | 50 A |
| Input battery | 12 V |
| Output battery | 12 V |
| LiFePO4 profile | Yes |
| Smart alternator support | Yes |
| Peak efficiency | 98.5% |
| Isolated | No |
| Solar | |
| Solar input | No |
| Build | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ingress rating | IP65 |
| Weight | 0.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-01 |
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