ECTIVE LC 280s LT Underseat vs LiTime 24V 200Ah
Technical comparison · Lithium batteries for campers
The choice starts with the system: 12 V or 24 V. After that, the Underseat offers a longer warranty and a flat case, but a much lower ingress protection rating, IP21 against IP65.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| In brief | ||
| Capacity in kWh | 3.584 kWh | — |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| List price | 2249 € | 1899.99 € |
| Weight | 28 kg | — |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 34.5 × 33 × 14.5 cm | 51.99 × 26.9 × 22 cm |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 2555 cicli | 1825 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | — | 4000 cicli |
| Warranty | 7 anni | 5 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.246 €/kWh | — |
| Energy density | 128 Wh/kg | — |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 2249 € | 1159.99 € |
| Category specs | ||
| System voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Capacity | 280 Ah | 200 Ah |
| Maximum discharge current | 350 A | 200 A |
| Maximum charge current | 200 A | 200 A |
| Low-temperature charge protection | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth monitoring | Yes | — |
| Ingress protection | IP21 | IP65 |
JouleSpecs Awards
Best value Flat-sized (3–8 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 5 sheets in the Lithium batteries for campers category (flat-sized tier): list price €2249, technical score 63/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Flat-sized (3–8 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Lithium batteries for campers category (flat-sized tier): €1160. The next one has a list price of €1485. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- 12 V versus 24 V → decides which system it connects to; the two are not interchangeable.
- 350 A discharge and 200 A charge versus 200 A and 200 A (manufacturer values) → in amps the 12 V unit looks stronger, but 200 A at 24 V is more power than 350 A at 12 V (200 × 24 against 350 × 12), in charge too.
- IP21 versus IP65 → the 24 V unit has the far higher protection rating; it matters if the compartment can get wet.
- 7 versus 5 years of warranty → one charge a day gives 2555 cycles in seven years against 1825 in five.
Which one to choose
Choose ECTIVE LC 280s LT Underseat if…
your system is 12 V and the space is low: 14.5 cm high (34.5 × 33 cm footprint), with 280 Ah (3.584 kWh declared) and seven years of warranty. You accept 28 kg and a far lower protection rating, IP21 against IP65, which matters if the compartment can get wet.
Choose LiTime 24V 200Ah if…
your system is 24 V, or the battery sits somewhere IP65 matters. At 24 V its 200 A in discharge and charge amount to a higher maximum power than the 12 V unit's 350 A. You accept five years of warranty instead of seven and a case 22 cm high (51.99 × 26.9 cm footprint).
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