Review on 🔋 Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12-Volt 15 amp Battery Charger with Bluetooth Connectivity by Jared Bradford

If you are trying to decide between this model and the IP67 model, I have both and I have only found differences beyond the various Ampere models offered that are visible in the photos. I ordered this model (IP65 12V 15A) for my 12V needs and IP67 24V 12A for my 24V needs. Both came with a standard (US) NEMA 5-15 plug that goes in standard sockets, not sure why the listings show a different plug type, but I can confirm that the listing name is correct. feels hot. The IP65 rated model (this listing) is probably best suited for most people who just want a versatile charger for a variety of tasks. It has both ring terminals and terminals that can be quickly replaced with a quick connect connector. You don't have to use an app to use this model as you can control some of its settings via the physical "mode" button on the body of the device. The IP67 model is best for a permanent location in my opinion. It has solid ring terminals with a built in fuse (I ordered a 24 volt model with more current). The charger is flammable and has never felt even slightly warm to the touch, it just transitions from a cold metal feel when off to a cold metal feel when on. There are no buttons or methods for managing settings on the device itself. So without the app you would just be using general settings with no recovery mode, which in reality would probably be fine for May's battery settings. The rest of the information applies to both models. The automation and ability to customize charge profiles on each of these chargers is what really sets them apart for me. So far both have performed consistently, delivering exactly the voltage they should have at any given temperature. The app screenshots are of the 24v model as it was running when I wrote this review, but they're both the same. Simply divide the voltage by 50% for the 12 volt model. In fact I used the 12v model to charge my batteries in parallel before setting the battery pack to 24v and the custom settings I made to the battery manufacturer's specs automatically switched to the 24v Charger transferred when I first plugged it in. Using the app I selected the name I gave the user profile from the list and verified that each of the settings were exactly as they should be, the app automatically took my settings and duplicated them to match the Match 24v bank In the settings with the app you can choose from preset options that work well for most batteries, they already have a temperature compensation value that many batteries need. Both chargers also have a low current mode for charging small batteries under 13Ah. Once you enter the advanced settings, you have the option to customize the voltage and temperature compensation specifically for your battery charging profile. Expert mode is mainly for disabling some of the restrictions designed to protect your batteries. With my batteries, all I had to do was adjust the voltages and temperature compensation to the specifications of the batteries I was using. I have had batteries in the past that felt warm when sitting in float mode. Don't trust the charger enough to leave the battery connected for long periods of time. I haven't noticed any significant battery heating when using either of these chargers. An added feature for those of us who like to store batteries in the charger is the ability to set the storage voltage. The storage voltage is set below the float voltage to minimize gassing of your battery while maintaining the ability to turn off self-discharge for extended periods. In storage mode, the charger checks the battery voltage to calculate the required absorption time, and then switches to absorption mode every 7 days. Since I've had these chargers I've seen absorption times as short as 30 seconds with no battery drain whatsoever. It makes me a lot less nervous about leaving the charger unattended to conserve my batteries. In the application you can view the historical usage of the charger by cycles. If you click on any of the bars in the graph, you can see the duration and the total Ah delivered in each phase. If you are unsure if any of these chargers will meet your needs I would recommend downloading the app (Victron Connect). In the app you can set up a demo view of all supported products so you can work with the settings to see what's available for that device. Up until this spring I had never heard of Victron Energy. After my experience with both of these products and regular firmware updates that add really valuable features, I've obviously become a satisfied customer. I'm afraid to put all my eggs in one basket with any brand, but I will most likely buy other ingredients I need from this brand in the future. If I've overlooked a particular aspect that interests you, just ask the vendors. appears to be responsive on Amazon (and via email) and I'd be happy to share my experience if your question is on any of the product listings I have (IP65 12v/15 amp or IP67 24v/12 amp, would have I can't answer a question asked in any of the other product options listed because Amazon limits the answers to only people who have purchased the item)