Samlex PST-150-12
#22 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For a laptop and phone chargers in a car or truck cab. Buy the PST-300-12 if you need any headroom.
2.6/5
For RV and boat builders who need a listed 1,000 W inverter that can be hardwired. Shoppers on a budget get more from the NTX-1000-12.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 0.9 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$637.55
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Pros
- ETL listed to UL 458 for RV and marine installs
- Wires into a subpanel or uses its GFCI outlets
- Selectable low-voltage cutoff suits lithium batteries
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- Costs about twice as much as Samlex’s own NTX-1000-12
- No power-saving mode, so it draws 0.9 A idle
The Samlex PST family
Every Samlex PST model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlex PST-120-12 | 120 W | 2.2/5 | $206.29 |
| Samlex PST-150-12 | 150 W | 2.7/5 | - |
| Samlex PST-300-12 | 300 W | 2.7/5 | $251.80 |
| Samlex PST-600-12 | 600 W | 2.8/5 | $315.83 |
| Samlex PST-1000F-12 | 1,000 W | 3.0/5 | - |
| Samlex PST-1000-12HD (this one) | 1,000 W | 2.6/5 | $637.55 |
| Samlex PST-1500-12 | 1,500 W | 2.9/5 | $616.04 |
| Samlex PST-2000-12 | 2,000 W | 2.8/5 | $1,096.99 |
| Samlex PST-3000-12 | 3,000 W | 3.3/5 | - |
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 | PST-1000-12HD |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W for 8 ms |
| DC input range | 10 to 18 V |
| Idle draw | 0.9 A (10.8 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 88% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 333 x 238 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
Samlex PST-300-12
#23 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For a van or boat that needs listed, GFCI-protected power for laptops, TVs and chargers.
Amazon $251.80$251.80
Go Power! GP-ISW1000
#25 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For vans and small RVs that run a small microwave or coffee maker and want low idle draw.
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