Initial Cost

$100–$150

$150–$250

$180–$280

$200–$300

Weight

~60 lbs

~55 lbs

~55 lbs

~25 lbs

Lifespan (Cycles)

300–500

500–1000

600–1200

3000–5000

Lifespan (Years)

2–4 years

3–6 years

4–7 years

8–15 years

Depth of Discharge (DoD)

≤50%

50–80%

50–80%

90–100%

Usable Capacity (100Ah)

50Ah (600Wh)

50–80Ah (600–960Wh)

50–80Ah (600–960Wh)

90–100Ah (1080–1200Wh)

Charging Time

8-10 hours

6–10 hours

6–10 hours

2–3 hours

Efficiency

80–85%

85–90%

85–90%

95–98%

Maintenance

Regular (watering, equalization)

Low (sealed)

Low (sealed)

Maintenance-free

Temperature Tolerance

Poor (-20°F to 120°F)

Moderate (-4°F to 140°F)

Moderate (-4°F to 140°F)

Excellent (-4°F to 149°F)

RV Applications

Basic camping, short trips

Boondocking, moderate use

Boondocking, moderate use

Boondocking, off-grid, extreme conditions

Safety

Moderate (acid spill risk)

High (sealed)

High (sealed)

Very High (thermally stable)

Environmental Impact

High (lead, acid)

High (lead)

High (lead)

Low (recyclable, no toxic metals)