For a large off-grid home or estate system on 48 V that needs huge 120 V output and fast generator charging. Pair two for 120/240 V split phase.
Amazon $2,766.75 Backwoods Solar $2,609.50The Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V rates 3.6 among 120V inverter-chargers 48V inverters; the AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase rates 2.7 among split-phase inverter-chargers ones. The Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V costs $1,550.50 less ($2,609.50 vs $4,160).

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 $4,160Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (120V inverter-chargers and split-phase inverter-chargers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V | AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.33 per continuous watt | 30 $0.42 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 29 60 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% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 70 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 96% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron Quattro 48/10000 120V | AIMS Power 10000W 48V Split Phase | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120 V | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous power | 8,000 W | 10,000 W |
| Surge power | 20,000 W | 30,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 38 to 66 V | 40 to 64 V |
| Idle draw | 60 W (1.2 A at 48 V) | 150 W (3.1 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 15 W | 35 W |
| Peak efficiency | 96% | 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 | 100 A | 63 A |
| Charger | 140 A | 100 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Design | - | Low-frequency (transformer) |
| Cooling | fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 572 x 488 x 344 mm (22.6 x 19.2 x 13.6 in) | 23.3 x 16.3 x 7.9 in |
| Weight | 128 lb | 145.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2015-10 |