Victron vs EcoFlow isn’t a like-for-like fight. Victron makes components (inverter-chargers, MPPTs, shunts and DC-DC chargers) that you wire into a custom system. EcoFlow sells all-in-one power stations like the Delta 3 Max: battery, inverter, charger and solar controller in one box you plug in. Which is better depends on whether you want to build […]
The cleanest way to power Starlink Mini with Victron gear is straight from your DC system, without an inverter. Starlink’s spec sheet lists the Mini’s input as 12–48V DC, 60W max, with 25–40W average consumption. That means it can run from a 12V house battery directly, or from a Victron Orion converter that supplies a […]
This Victron Phoenix Inverter Smart review looks at Victron’s larger standalone inverters with built-in Bluetooth, from 1600VA to 5000VA. They add app monitoring and an ECO mode to Victron’s proven inverter design. One big caveat before anything else: the Inverter Smart range in Victron’s datasheet has a 230VAC output, so it’s built for markets outside […]
This Victron Phoenix inverter review covers Victron’s standalone pure sine wave inverters: the low-frequency Phoenix 1200VA–5kVA line and, for US buyers, the 120V Phoenix VE.Direct 12/1200 and Phoenix 3000VA 120V. They’re inverters only. They don’t charge your battery from shore power the way a MultiPlus does. In exchange, they’re simpler, and the small models have […]
Victron Cerbo GX vs Ekrano GX comes down to where you want the brains of your system. Both are Victron GX devices: they connect your MultiPlus, MPPTs and shunt, show everything on one dashboard and link to VRM for remote monitoring. The Cerbo GX is a box you mount out of sight, with an optional […]
Victron SmartShunt vs BMV-712 is really a question about one thing: do you want a screen on the wall? Both are Bluetooth battery monitors that measure every amp in and out of your battery and show state of charge in the VictronConnect app. The BMV-712 Smart adds a round display, a programmable relay and an […]
SmartSolar vs BlueSolar MPPT is one of the easiest Victron decisions once you know the difference. Both are Victron MPPT solar charge controllers in the same voltage and current sizes, so a BlueSolar 100/30 and a SmartSolar 100/30 handle the same panels. The difference is connectivity: SmartSolar models have Bluetooth built in; BlueSolar models don’t. […]
What size Victron DC-DC charger you need depends on your alternator, your house battery and how much driving you do. A DC-DC charger sits between the starter battery and the house battery and charges the house bank while the engine runs. Victron’s two main lines are the isolated Orion-Tr Smart (models up to 400W, such […]
Victron MultiPlus-II vs Quattro is the first big decision in most Victron RV, boat and cabin builds. Both are inverter-chargers: they turn battery power into 120V AC, charge from shore power or a generator, and switch over automatically. The key difference is simple. The Quattro has two AC inputs with an integrated transfer switch, so […]
If you want to set up a Victron Cerbo GX, the job breaks into four parts: power it, connect your Victron devices, get it online, and register it on VRM, Victron’s free remote monitoring portal. The Cerbo GX is the “brain” of a Victron system. It shows everything from solar harvest to tank levels on […]
