The AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.8 to 3.1. The AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) leads on safety listing, warranty and efficiency. The SunGoldPower 2000W LF Inverter Charger wins on value. The SunGoldPower 2000W LF Inverter Charger costs $339 less ($730 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 tough low-frequency inverter-charger for cabins and RVs that run motor loads. It is heavy and has no safety listing.
Amazon $774 SunGoldPower $730Prices 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.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) | SunGoldPower 2000W LF Inverter Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $0.53 per continuous watt | 85 $0.36 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 | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 65 remote included, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) | SunGoldPower 2000W LF Inverter Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 20 s | 6,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 16 V | 10 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | 2.3 A (28 W) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 1.1 A | 2.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 88% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | - |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 70 A | 70 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | No | - |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Included |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | No |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.35 x 11 x 7 in | 19.9 x 9.5 x 7.8 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 44.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2015-09 | - |
