# Ritar HR12-70W · High-rate UPS battery 12V 18Ah

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> Ritar HR12-70W: 18 Ah high-rate UPS battery, 181×77×167 mm, AGM. Equivalent to Genesis G16EP and Ritar HR12-80W.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-hr12-70w
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Ritar
- **Reference**: BOL-RITAR-HR12-70W
- **MPN**: HR12-70W
- **Price**: 78,11 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ritar |
| Range | RITAR HR |
| Application | High-rate UPS systems |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 18 Ah |
| Length | 181 mm |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Height | 167 mm |
| Weight | 5.35 kg |
| Terminal type | F3(M5)/F13(M5) |

## Quick description

The Ritar HR12-70W is a high-rate UPS battery with 12 V and 18 Ah, measuring 181 × 77 × 167 mm.

## Description

## Where the Ritar HR12-70W fits

The Ritar HR12-70W is a high-rate battery for UPS: optimised to deliver a lot of power for a few minutes, the typical regime of a mains outage. Its key figure is watts per cell over 15 minutes, not amp-hours.
The HR12-70W belongs to the Ritar RITAR HR range. [The full range of Ritar batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar HR12-70W

As the HR12-70W is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis G16EP | TPPL | 16 Ah | 180.8 × 75.9 × 166.9 |
| Ritar HR12-80W | AGM | 20 Ah | 181 × 77 × 167 |

## Ritar HR12-70W vs HR12-80W and HR12-50W

Torn between the HR12-70W and another similar Ritar? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritar HR12-70W (this one) | 18 Ah | 181 × 77 × 167 | 5.35 kg |
| Ritar HR12-80W | 20 Ah | 181 × 77 × 167 | 6.2 kg |
| Ritar HR12-50W | 14 Ah | 181 × 77 × 167 | 4.2 kg |

- Ritar HR12-80W: 2 Ah more, the same dimensions.
- Ritar HR12-50W: 4 Ah less, the same dimensions.

## Inside the HR12-70W: AGM technology

The HR12-70W is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. Being sealed, the HR12-70W can be fitted in the boot or under a seat with no risk of spills.

## What to look at before buying the HR12-70W

- Length, width and height of the HR12-70W: 181 × 77 × 167 mm.
- With 18 Ah, the HR12-70W replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.

## Ritar HR12-70W codes and part numbers

Look for any of these HR12-70W codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | HR12-70W |
|---|---|
| Terminal type | F3(M5)/F13(M5) |
| Not to be confused with | Ritar HR12-20W (5 Ah), Ritar HR12-50W (14 Ah), Ritar HR12-80W (20 Ah) |

## Frequently asked questions about the Ritar HR12-70W

### Ritar HR12-70W or HR12-80W?

Compared with the HR12-70W, the Ritar HR12-80W has 2 Ah more. With 20 Ah, the HR12-80W runs longer between charges than the HR12-70W (18 Ah). Both measure 181 × 77 × 167 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### How much does the Ritar HR12-70W weigh?

The HR12-70W weighs 5.35 kg. For reference, the Ritar HR12-80W (20 Ah) weighs 6.2 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar HR12-70W?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Genesis G16EP and Ritar HR12-80W. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the HR12-70W.

### What does W per cell mean on a high-rate battery?

The power each 2 V cell can deliver for 15 minutes down to a given end voltage. It is the figure UPS manufacturers use to size runtime.

## More batteries to compare with the HR12-70W

- [All high-rate UPS batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/high-rate-ups-batteries)
- [More Ritar models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-batteries)
- [Genesis G16EP](https://bateriasonline.es/en/genesis-g16ep) · 16 Ah, 180.8×75.9×166.9 mm
- [Ritar HR12-80W](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-hr12-80w) · 20 Ah, 181×77×167 mm

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