A low-cost 1000 W inverter for running laptops, TVs and small kitchen gear from a LiFePO4 battery. It suits portable and DIY setups, not RV installs that need a listed unit or hardwiring.
Amazon $149.99
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.
- 900 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 0.6 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Plug-in GFCI outlets and a USB port, nothing to wire on the AC side
- Draws under 0.6 A idle
- ETL listed to UL 458
- Display shows battery voltage and output watts
- Only 900 W continuous despite the 1000 name
- Hardwiring or shore transfer needs the optional transfer switch
- Two outlets only
The Xantrex PROwatt SW family
Every Xantrex PROwatt SW model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xantrex PROwatt SW 600 | 540 W | 2.9/5 | $275.43 |
| Xantrex PROwatt SW 1000 (this one) | 900 W | 3.2/5 | $349 |
| Xantrex PROwatt SW 2000 | 1,800 W | 3.4/5 | $546.73 |
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 | 806-1210 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 900 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 15.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.6 A (7.2 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 90% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | No |
| USB ports | 1 |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 8.7 x 3.5 in (339 x 220 x 89 mm) |
| Weight | 7.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2009-10 |
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