LifePo4 12V 200AH battery vs 12v 200Ah Plus from Power Queen
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are now an essential component of many modern devices, machines, and advanced technologies. They are widely used in automotive systems, recreational vehicles (RVs), marine applications, and off-grid systems, and their BCI-compliant dimensions allow for seamless integration as a replacement for sealed lead-acid batteries.
The LiFePO4 Battery 12V 200Ah and the LiFePO4 Battery 12V 200Ah Plus are two high-quality options in Power Queen's 12V battery range.
This article takes an in-depth look at various products, highlighting the similarities and differences in their performance. By understanding these differences, our goal is to help you find the battery that best suits your needs.
1. Similarities between Power Queen 12V 200Ah and 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Battery
1.1 Basic Specifications
Both batteries exhibit similar performance across most product parameters:
These batteries are excellent at maintaining balance, ensuring that capacities do not fluctuate over time. Capacity degradation can occur if unbalanced batteries are continually charged or discharged. They offer reliable performance, with energy efficiencies (round-trip efficiency) ranging from 95 to 98%.
1.2 BMS – Multiple Protection Structures
The BMS is a complete system designed to monitor, evaluate, balance, and protect the battery from potential risks. In the case of batteries, a 100A (or 200A) BMS with a comprehensive protection system is integrated inside the battery. This mechanism protects the battery from overvoltage, overcurrent, overheating, overdischarge, and overcharge. It also maintains battery balance during charging.
Over time, capacity degradation can result from continuous charging or discharging of batteries without proper balancing. To avoid overcharging and maintain optimal performance, it is therefore essential to ensure that all batteries are balanced.
For more information about BMS, please read the article Discover the Benefits of Battery Management System (BMS).
2.Differences between Power Queen 12V 200Ah and 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Battery
The exterior design and integrated structure of the 12V 200Ah and 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 batteries both offer the unique advantages of lithium batteries. However, these two models have some notable differences.
2.1 Weight & Battery Management System (BMS)
The 12V 200Ah battery weighs 19.95 kg, while the 12V 200Ah Plus battery weighs 20.68 kg. This is a minor weight difference between the two batteries.
The 100A BMS integrated in the 12V 200Ah battery provides a high level of safety, non-toxicity, renewable energy and environmental friendliness by protecting against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, overvoltage, overload and short circuit incidents. Our life is made easier by the 200A BMS integrated in the 12V 200Ah Plus batteries, which allows connections to a wider range of applications and provides up to 2560W of output power.
2.2 Maximum Continuous Charge/Discharge Current
Since the battery management systems (BMS) of the two batteries are different, their maximum continuous charge and discharge currents also vary. The maximum continuous charge and discharge current of the 12V 200Ah battery is 100A. As for the 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 battery, its maximum continuous charge and discharge current is 200A.
2.3 Maximum Continuous Output Power
The 12V 200Ah battery has a maximum continuous output power of 1280W. However, the 12V 200Ah Plus battery has a maximum continuous output power of 2560W. The updated 200A BMS has a higher discharge capacity. Its continuous charge and discharge current is limited to 200A. High-power applications can be powered by an output power of 2560W. For extended use, the BMS can protect the battery from certain risks. A very low self-discharge rate of 3% extends the life of your battery.
3. Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the difference between 12V 200Ah battery and 12V 200Ah Plus battery?
A: 12.8V 200Ah: 100A BMS, Max. Output Power 1280W.
12.8V 200Ah Plus: 200A BMS, Max. Output Power of 2560W.
Q: Can I use this battery as a car starter battery or a golf cart battery?
A: NO. This battery is not suitable as a starting battery, golf cart battery, or for heavy-duty applications such as water pumps, car lifts, hoists, vacuum cleaners, or four-wheel drive lawn mowers. For more information, please contact: service.fr@ipowerqueen.com.
Q: Can the battery be mounted horizontally?
A: For Power Queen 12V 200Ah and 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 batteries, we recommend mounting them vertically with the poles facing upwards. The front and top should not be facing downwards.
Q: Can I charge the battery with my own charger?
A: First, you need to check if your charger supports LiFePO4 batteries. Then, you need to make sure the charger voltage matches the battery voltage. Finally, we recommend using a charger with a current of 40A.
Conclusion
The lithium batteries work similarly to Power Queen's 12V 200Ah and 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 batteries. The main difference between the 12V 200Ah Plus battery is that it has an updated 200A BMS that can charge up to 200A instead of 100A.This allows it to handle high-efficiency current loads and provide a reliable power source for all your electrical demands.
The 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 battery is the best choice if you need higher output power or current capabilities to support high-power devices.
However, the 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 battery remains a reliable option if you are on a tight budget. You can choose this option based on your own needs. In any case, you can make an informed decision because LiFePO4 is a naturally safe chemical and all LiFePO4 batteries from Power Queen are equipped with an integrated Battery Management System.
