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Victron AGM Super cycle vs Deep Cycle

(I'm in the process of buying a new Victrom AGM battery for my RV)

The new "Super Cycle" AGM batteries seem interesting by being better resistant to full unloading, but it is unclear to me if there are also reasons to choose the regular deep-cycle batteries over the super-cycle variant for RV use.


The super cycle are lighter, smaller, have lower internal resistance and can be discharged a little lower, for a modest price increase. All the result of a "new internal chemistry". With a daily discharge of 50% and charging with victron smartsolar MPPT, would the super-cycle be a 100% upgrade, or are there hidden pitfalls like lower efficiency when charging (from 50%->80%, or 80%->100%).


I tried looking for all blogposts, datasheets and community posts and called victron sales support, but these questions still remain unanswered.


datasheets:

https://www.victronenergy.nl/upload/documents/Datasheet-GEL-and-AGM-Batteries-EN.pdf

https://www.victronenergy.nl/upload/documents/Datasheet-AGM-Super-Cycle-battery-EN.pdf

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Paul B answered ·

For the price difference go for the super cycle


but if you really want battery life buy Victron Lithium Phosphate battery's

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