The AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) rates 3.8 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) rates 3.4 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) costs $696 less ($373 vs $1,069).
A listed low-frequency inverter-charger for cabins, backup and RVs with hard-starting motor loads. It is heavy and idles high, but few listed units surge this long.
Amazon $1,069A low-cost listed 2000 W plug-in inverter for work trucks and vans. Good value if you just need outlets, not RV panel integration.
Amazon $373Prices 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.
These two sit in different size classes (inverter-chargers and 1,100 to 2,000 W), 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 | AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) | AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $0.53 per continuous watt | 73 $0.19 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 40 2.3 A idle (about 28 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | 100 ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 12 optional remote; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) | AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 20 s | 4,000 W |
| DC input range | 10 to 16 V | 9.5 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | 2.3 A (28 W) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 1.1 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | None | 1 |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 70 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.35 x 11 x 7 in | 17.1 x 9.4 x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 11.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2015-09 | - |
