Loom Solar CAML10012 vs Microtek MLB1280060
Two 100 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.
| Loom Solar CAML10012 | Microtek MLB1280060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Ah | 100 Ah |
| Type | lithium | lithium |
| Warranty | 60 months | 60 months |
| Weight | 9.92 kg | 12 kg |
| Cycle life | More than 6,000 cycles at 80% DoD | > 4000 cycles @ 80% DOD |
| Maker’s backup at 400 W | Not published | Not published |
| Our estimate at 400 W | 2 h | 2 h |
| Source | Loom Solar product page | Microtek product page |
What actually differs
- Microtek MLB1280060 is heavier (12 kg against 9.92 kg). For tubular batteries of the same Ah, more weight usually means more lead in the plates, which tends to mean a longer life.
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 | Loom Solar CAML10012 | Microtek MLB1280060 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W | 8 h 10 min | 8 h 10 min |
| 200 W | 4 h 05 min | 4 h 05 min |
| 300 W | 2 h 40 min | 2 h 40 min |
| 400 W | 2 h | 2 h |
| 500 W | 1 h 35 min | 1 h 35 min |
| 600 W | 1 h 25 min | 1 h 25 min |