Which vehicles and batteries this charger suits
You are looking at a 12V 17A smart charger that is fully encapsulated and rated IP67, so it can live in a damp workshop or on a boat. It is ignition protected for marine use, and the built-in Bluetooth lets you watch charging from a phone or tablet through the VictronConnect app.
Our advice: we'd consider this for anyone who wants a charger that can be left in a marine or garage environment and does not need a display or a separate shunt to see status. If your battery bank runs at a different voltage, this exact model is not the one to order.
| Product detail | Value to match to your vehicle |
|---|---|
| Product | Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Smart Marine Battery |
| Model | NT-1173 |
| Color | Blue |
| Size | 12V/17A |
What it will not do
It can attempt to recover a deeply discharged battery by feeding it a low current, but that does not mean it will revive every dead battery or fix a shorted cell. The charger manages charging; it does not diagnose why a battery failed.
The IP67 and ignition-protected ratings cover the charger's own housing. They do not make your boat's wiring, fuses or battery installation safe on their own.
It will not revive every deeply discharged battery or repair a shorted cell.
It will not diagnose why a battery failed or certify your boat's wiring.
It will not replace a display or shunt if you prefer physical gauges.
What the price looks like today
- Amazon price
- $110.93
- Customer rating
- 4.4
- Customer reviews
- 132
- Typical price over 90 days
- $134.11
- Difference
- $23.18 (17 percent)
At $110.93, this charger is $23.18 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $134.11, or 17% off. That is also the all-time low we have seen for it.
The 4.4-star rating comes from 132 reviews, which suggests the app-based control and waterproof build are working for most owners.
Power, mounting and connection checks
Before you buy, confirm the AC input voltage where you plan to plug it in and that you have a 12V battery bank, since this version is 12V/17A. Check the physical size of the charger against the space you have, because the IP67 housing is sealed and needs room for its cables to exit without sharp bends.
The VictronConnect app is required for configuration and status, so make sure the device you plan to use supports it. Decide where the charger will sit in relation to the battery and whether the included cable length reaches; if not, plan for a longer run before ordering.
Who should choose this charger and who should skip it
Choose it if you want a marine-grade 12V charger with app visibility and a sealed body that tolerates wet or dirty environments, and you are comfortable setting charge profiles through Bluetooth.
Skip it if your system is not 12V, if you want a front-panel display and dials, or if you need a higher output for a large bank. The last thing to confirm is the space and cable run at your mounting point.
Specifications
| Model | NT-1173 |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Size | 12V/17A |
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