Samlex NTX-1000-12
#16 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For RV and van owners who want a listed 1,000 W inverter with a remote, without paying PST prices.
Amazon $373.32$373.32
3.0/5
For an RV or boat that wants a listed 1,000 W inverter with GFCI outlets. The newer PST-1000-12HD adds a hardwire terminal.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 0.8 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 3 yearsWarranty
See it at Samlex America
No store we check sells it online; the maker lists where to buy or who installs it.
Pros
- ETL listed to UL 458 for RV and marine installs
- GFCI outlets built in
- Runs a small microwave or coffee maker
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- No hardwire terminal, unlike the PST-1000-12HD
- Idle draw of 0.8 A with no power-saving mode
- Hard to find at major retailers
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 (this one) | 1,000 W | 3.0/5 | - |
| Samlex PST-1000-12HD | 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-1000F-12 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W for 8 ms |
| DC input range | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 85% |
| 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 | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 238 x 397 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
Samlex NTX-400-12
#17 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
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Samlex NTX-600-12
#19 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For small RVs and vans that want a listed 600 W inverter for electronics and a small fridge.
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