Samlex PST-600-48

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Samlex PST-600-48
3.1/5#9 of 18 in up to 1,500 W 48V inverters
3.1

For a small 48 V solar setup running electronics, lights and a router, with a real safety listing.

  • 600 WContinuous
  • 1,000 WSurge
  • 120 VOutput
  • 14.4 WIdle draw
  • YesUL listed
  • 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$400Check price at Mr. Solar$348

Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • ETL listed to UL 458, which inspectors and insurers look for
  • GFCI outlets, so loads plug straight in
  • Idles under 15 W, gentle on a small 48 V bank
  • Three-year warranty from a long-standing US brand
Cons
  • No power-saving draw published, so plan on the full idle draw
  • Only 1,000 W of surge, tight for compressors
  • Remote panel costs extra

The Samlex PST 48V family

Every Samlex PST 48V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelContinuousRatingPrice
Samlex PST-600-48 (this one)600 W3.1/5$348
Samlex PST-1500-481,500 W3.0/5$773.80
Samlex PST-2000-482,000 W3.5/5-
Samlex PST-3000-483,000 W3.3/5-

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 numberPST-600-48
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter
AC output120 V
Continuous power600 W
Surge power1,000 W
DC input range42 to 60 V
Idle draw14.4 W (0.3 A at 48 V)
Peak efficiency90%
Connections
AC outlets2
GFCI outletsYes
Hardwire terminalNo
USB portsNone
Transfer switchNo
Parallel unitsNo
Control and build
RemoteOptional extra
AppNo
DisplayNo
Safety listingIntertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
Coolingfan
Dimensions238 x 276.2 x 82 mm (9.4 x 10.9 x 3.2 in)
Weight5.9 lb
Warranty3 years

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