Victron Phoenix 48/500
#4 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
A good size for an efficient fridge, CPAP or entertainment loads on a 48 V system. Low idle draw means it can be left on all the time.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $154.71$154.71
3.7/5
For a 48 V cabin, shed or solar system that needs a small always-on circuit for networking gear and chargers. Its tiny idle draw makes it a better fit than leaving a big inverter running.
- 250 WContinuous
- 400 WSurge
- 120 VOutput
- 8 WIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Northern Arizona Wind & Sun$106.26
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Idles at about 8 W and 2 W in ECO mode, so it can stay on around the clock
- Runs a router, laptop and phone chargers straight off a 48 V house bank
- UL 458 certified, with two GFCI-protected outlets
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- Only 250 W: electronics and small chargers, nothing that heats
- Phone app needs a VE.Direct Bluetooth dongle sold separately
The Victron Phoenix 48V 120V family
Every Victron Phoenix 48V 120V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victron Phoenix 48/250 (this one) | 250 W | 3.7/5 | $106.26 |
| Victron Phoenix 48/375 | 375 W | 3.8/5 | - |
| Victron Phoenix 48/500 | 460 W | 3.8/5 | $154.71 |
| Victron Phoenix 48/800 | 800 W | 4.0/5 | $245.65 |
| Victron Phoenix 48/1200 | 1,200 W | 4.1/5 | $298.36 |
| Victron Phoenix 48/1600 | 1,500 W | 4.1/5 | $362.10 |
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 | PIN481250510 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 250 W |
| Surge power | 400 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 36.8 to 62 V |
| Idle draw | 8 W (0.2 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 2 W |
| 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 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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