Livguard IT1648TT vs Microtek Dura Strong M1603624TT
Two 160 Ah batteries side by side on the specs each maker states.
- Specs from makers’ pages
- Same backup method for both
Side by side
Same Ah means about the same backup. The real differences are warranty (especially the free-replacement part), weight (more lead usually lasts longer) and the dealer’s service.
| Livguard IT1648TT | Microtek Dura Strong M1603624TT | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 160 Ah | 160 Ah |
| Type | tall tubular | tall tubular |
| Warranty | 48 months (36 free replacement + 12 pro-rata) | 60 months (36 free replacement + 24 pro-rata) |
| Weight | Not stated | 57 kg |
| Cycle life | Not stated | Not stated |
| Maker’s backup at 400 W | Not published | Not published |
| Our estimate at 400 W | 3 h | 3 h |
| Source | Livguard product page | Microtek product page |
What actually differs
- On what both makers state, there is little to choose between them. Pick on price, the free-replacement period and the dealer’s service.
Backup at common loads
Our estimate for a healthy battery on a 12 V inverter. Where the maker publishes a figure, it is in the table above; use that first.
| Load | Livguard IT1648TT | Microtek Dura Strong M1603624TT |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W | 15 h 25 min | 15 h 25 min |
| 200 W | 7 h 20 min | 7 h 20 min |
| 300 W | 4 h 30 min | 4 h 30 min |
| 400 W | 3 h | 3 h |
| 500 W | 2 h 10 min | 2 h 10 min |
| 600 W | 1 h 35 min | 1 h 35 min |