Xantrex PROwatt SW 600
#20 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A small, listed inverter for CPAPs, laptops and TVs in a trailer or van. You pay a premium for the listing and Xantrex support.
Amazon $275.43$275.43
2.7/5
For a laptop and phone chargers in a car or truck cab. Buy the PST-300-12 if you need any headroom.
- 150 WContinuous
- 300 WSurge
- 0.5 AIdle draw
- NoUL 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
- Two grounded outlets for small electronics
- Ground-fault protected outlets
- Light enough to move between vehicles
Cons
- Too small for anything bigger than a laptop and a TV
- Hard to find at US 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 (this one) | 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 | 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-150-12 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 150 W |
| Surge power | 300 W for 8 ms |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.5 A (6 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 87% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | No |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | No |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | No |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 155 x 211 x 65.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
Samlex PST-600-12
#21 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For boats and RVs that need a listed 600 W inverter with GFCI outlets for electronics and a small fridge.
Amazon $315.83$315.83
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
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