Victron Phoenix 12/500
#3 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A good size for CPAP, electronics and a 12 V-friendly fridge in a camper. Low idle draw means it can be left on.
Amazon $133.96$133.96
3.6/5
A compact, frugal inverter for electronics in a van, boat or truck.
- 375 WContinuous
- 600 WSurge
- 0.5 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at AmazonCheck price at DRSA$132.60
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Pros
- Draws 0.5 A idle and under 0.1 A in ECO mode, so it can stay on overnight
- Runs a laptop, TV and phone chargers together
- Configurable low-voltage cutoff protects the battery
- UL 458 certified, with two GFCI-protected outlets
Cons
- Too small for anything with a heating element, like a coffee maker or hair dryer
- Phone app needs a VE.Direct Bluetooth dongle sold separately
The Victron Phoenix VE.Direct family
Every Victron Phoenix VE.Direct model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victron Phoenix 12/250 | 250 W | 3.4/5 | $108.80 |
| Victron Phoenix 12/375 (this one) | 375 W | 3.6/5 | $132.60 |
| Victron Phoenix 12/500 | 460 W | 3.7/5 | $133.96 |
| Victron Phoenix 12/800 | 800 W | 3.7/5 | $271.15 |
| Victron Phoenix 12/1200 | 1,200 W | 3.8/5 | $317.05 |
| Victron Phoenix 12/1600 | 1,500 W | 3.7/5 | - |
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 | PIN123750510 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 375 W |
| Surge power | 600 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 9.2 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.5 A (6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 86% |
| 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 | Optional add-on |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 86 x 165 x 260 mm (3.4 x 6.5 x 10.2 in) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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Victron Phoenix 12/800
#4 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
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Renogy PUH 1000W with Transfer Switch
#6 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
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