SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase
For a large off-grid home on 48 V that needs 12 kW of 120/240 V from one box on a budget. The short warranty and unverified listing are the trade-offs.
Amazon $2,899$2,899
The SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase is the better 48V inverter overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase leads on value and features. The AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase wins on warranty and idle draw. The SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase costs $1,261 less ($2,899 vs $4,160).
AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase
For a big off-grid home that needs 10 kW of split phase from 48 V and doesn’t need a UL listing. If the install must be inspected, the listed 12 kW costs little more.
Amazon AIMS Power $4,160$4,160
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase for value ($0.24 per continuous watt vs $0.42 per continuous watt) and features (remote included, lithium charge profile, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal, display; no app vs optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal).
- Choose the AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and idle draw (150 W idle with nothing plugged in vs 180 W idle with nothing plugged in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every split-phase inverter-chargers 48V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase | AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $0.24 per continuous watt | 30 $0.42 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 11 180 W idle with nothing plugged in | 29 150 W idle with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 80 remote included, lithium charge profile, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal, display; no app | 70 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| SunGoldPower 12000W 48V Split Phase | AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous power | 12,000 W | 10,000 W |
| Surge power | 36,000 W for 20 s | 30,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 40 to 64 V | 40 to 64 V |
| Idle draw | 180 W (3.8 A at 48 V) | 150 W (3.1 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 40 W | 35 W |
| Peak efficiency | 88% | 88% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 80 A | 63 A |
| Charger | 115 A | 100 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | No | Optional add-on |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Design | Low-frequency (transformer) | Low-frequency (transformer) |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 666 x 415 x 200 mm (27.6 x 16.5 x 8 in) | 23.3 x 16.3 x 7.9 in |
| Weight | 159.8 lb | 145.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | 2020-08 | 2015-10 |