Go Power! SSW-1500-12
#20 in 1,100 to 2,000 WFull review
For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 1500 W inverter with very low powersave draw.
Amazon $455.97$455.97
3.3/5
A small, low-draw inverter for laptops, Starlink and a compact fridge in a van or truck. It is cheap and sips little power at idle, but has no hardwire option or safety listing.
- 1,200 WContinuous
- 2,400 WSurge
- 0.7 AIdle draw
- NoUL listed
- 1.5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$179.96Check price at Giandel$168.82
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Draws about 0.7 A idle, so it can stay on for a fridge or Starlink overnight
- USB-C PD and QC 3.0 ports charge phones and laptops without their wall bricks
- Wired remote lets you switch it from the cab or living area
- Light enough (5.4 lb) to mount almost anywhere
Cons
- No hardwire terminal, so it cannot feed an RV outlet circuit
- No safety listing for the inverter itself
- Short 18-month warranty
The Giandel PS family
Every Giandel PS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giandel PS-1200JCR 1200W Pure Sine (this one) | 1,200 W | 3.3/5 | $168.82 |
| Giandel PS-2000SDR 2000W Pure Sine | 2,000 W | 3.1/5 | $219.85 |
| Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine | 3,000 W | 3.3/5 | $286.82 |
| Giandel PS-3000KAR 3000W Pure Sine | 3,000 W | 3.9/5 | $298.50 |
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.
Specifications
| Model number | PS-1200JCR |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,200 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W |
| DC input range | 9.8 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | 0.7 A (8.4 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 90% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No |
| USB ports | 2 |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Included |
| App | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | No |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Weight | 5.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years |
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