Xantrex PROwatt SW 1000
#14 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A dependable, listed plug-in inverter for TVs, laptops and small kitchen gadgets in an RV. Check that your loads fit its real 900 W rating.
Amazon $349$349
3.1/5
For RV and van owners who want a listed 1,000 W inverter with a remote, without paying PST prices.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 0.8 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$373.32
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- ETL listed to UL 458 at a mid-range price
- LCD remote included for mounting inside the RV
- Quiet fan speeds up only under load
- GFCI outlets for galley use
Cons
- Two-year warranty, shorter than the PST line
- No hardwire terminal
- No power-saving mode
The Samlex NTX family
Every Samlex NTX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlex NTX-400-12 | 400 W | 3.1/5 | - |
| Samlex NTX-600-12 | 600 W | 3.0/5 | - |
| Samlex NTX-1000-12 (this one) | 1,000 W | 3.1/5 | $373.32 |
| Samlex NTX-1500-12 | 1,500 W | 3.4/5 | $422.50 |
| Samlex NTX-2000-12 | 2,000 W | 3.4/5 | $511.88 |
| Samlex NTX-3000-12 | 3,000 W | 3.4/5 | $741.97 |
| Samlex NTX-3000S-12 | 3,000 W | 3.5/5 | $732.40 |
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 | NTX-1000-12 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W for 1 s |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.3 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 90.5% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | No |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Included |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 216 x 281 x 92 mm (8.50 x 11.06 x 3.62 in) |
| Weight | 5.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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#15 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
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Samlex NTX-400-12
#17 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
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