Cotek SP-700-112

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Cotek SP-700-112

2.1/5#28 of 29 in up to 1,000 W 12V inverters
2.1

For campers who want a small, efficient inverter for electronics and a fridge.

700 WContinuous
1,230 WSurge
1.5 AIdle draw
NoUL listed
2 yearsWarranty

Check price at Amazon$354

Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Under 0.1 A in power saving mode, so it can stay on all day
GFCI outlets for galley use
Runs a TV, laptop and small fridge

Cons

No UL 458 listing by a named lab
Two-year warranty

The Cotek SP family

Every Cotek SP model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Continuous	Rating	Price
Cotek SP-700-112 (this one)	700 W	2.1/5	$354
Cotek SP-1000-112	1,000 W	2.4/5	$406
Cotek SP-1500-112	1,500 W	2.2/5	$562
Cotek SP-2000-112	2,000 W	2.3/5	$754
Cotek SP-3000-112	3,000 W	2.1/5	$1,113

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Value $0.51 per continuous watt20
Idle draw 1.5 A idle (about 18 W) with nothing plugged in0
Safety listing no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated0
Warranty 2-year warranty25
Features optional remote; no app12
Efficiency 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)67

Specifications

Output
Model number	SP-700-112
Type	Pure sine wave inverter
Continuous power	700 W
Surge power	1,230 W for 3 s
DC input range	10.5 to 16.5 V
Idle draw	1.5 A (18 W)
Power-saving draw	0.1 A
Peak efficiency	91%
Connections
AC outlets	2
GFCI outlets	Yes
Hardwire terminal	No
USB ports	None
Transfer switch	No
Parallel units	No
Control and build
Remote	Optional extra
App	No
Display	No
Safety listing	No
Cooling	load-controlled fan
Dimensions	200 x 83 x 330 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	5.7 lb
Warranty	2 years

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