Cerbo GX is the brains of the Victron ecosystem — cloud monitoring, complete control and advanced automation in one box. Here's everything you need to know to make the right choice.
1. What is Cerbo GX and why you need it
Cerbo GX is a mini-computer dedicated to the management of Victron energy systems. It connects all components (inverter, battery, MPPT, BMS) via VE.Bus, VE.CAN and VE.Direct and centralizes them in a single interface.
Without the Cerbo GX, each component must be configured individually via VictronConnect Bluetooth. With Cerbo GX you have 24/7 cloud monitoring, automatic alerting and complex automations.
2. Key features of Cerbo GX
- VRM Portal: online dashboard from any device with internet
- Touch display GX (optional): 5" or 7" screen with touch to be located next to the inverter
- Generic AC input: external generator control (automatic start/stop at low battery)
- Programmable relays: triggers on events (e.g. start the boiler when the solar surplus is high)
- Node-RED pre-installed: flow-based automations such as Home Assistant
- REST API: integration with third-party systems
3. Typical Cerbo GX setup + Victron ecosystem
Complete system with Cerbo GX:
- 1× Cerbo GX (approx. €350)
- 1× Touch GX 50 or 70 (optional, €250-350)
- Ethernet connection to the router for cloud sync
- VE.Bus cable to MultiPlus-II
- VE.CAN cable to LiFePO4 battery with CAN bus (BMS communication)
- VE.Direct to SmartSolar/BlueSolar MPPTs
- Setup 30 minutes → everything live in VRM
4. Cerbo GX vs Venus GX vs Color Control GX Comparison
| Function | Venus GX | Color Control GX | Cerbo GX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 800 MHz | 1 GHz | 2x 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Integrated display | NU | YES (low resolution) | NO (external touch) |
| VE.Bus interfaces | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Price | ~200 € | ~280 € | ~350 € |
Recommendation: Cerbo GX for new systems 2026.
Conclusion
Victron Energy remains the gold standard in solutions for serious photovoltaic systems. At EcoSolaris you can find the entire Victron range with local stock and technical support in Romanian. See all Victron products or contact us for consultation.
The article convinced me to upgrade to Cerbo GX, thanks!
I am waiting for an article about Lynx Smart BMS and Lithium NG
The article convinced me to upgrade to Cerbo GX, thanks!
Thanks, I want to add Lynx to my 3 MPPT system. Do you have a price?
Very good article on Victron. I have MultiPlus for 3 years and I confirm everything you write
I hope to have an article about VEConfigure for advanced users
can you recommend the configuration for a house with an 8kW heat pump?
Cerbo GX with 50″ touch display costs around €600 in total. Worth it for systems with 3+ Victron components — see everything live, control everything on screen. We invite you to check it out as well Victron MultiPlus/Quattro temperature sensor.
Aveti stock la BMV-712? Mi-a ars cel vechi
Articolul m-a convins sa fac upgrade la Cerbo GX, multumesc!
Da, avem stock la BMV-712 și SmartShunt. Vă rugăm verificați pe site secțiunea Accesorii Victron sau ne sunați direct. Pentru aplicația dvs ar fi potrivit Baterie Victron LiFePO4 12.8V/200Ah SuperPack.
Aveti pret pentru un MultiPlus II 48/5000? Pe site nu am gasit usor
recomand cu incredere ecosolaris, am cumparat de aici 4 sisteme Victron pentru clientii mei
cumparat Phoenix 48/3000 de la voi, montaj usor, recomand!
multumim, eu folosesc VictronConnect zilnic, e cea mai buna aplicatie