The AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) rates 3.8 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Xantrex Freedom X 2000 rates 3.2 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The Xantrex Freedom X 2000 costs $305.64 less ($763.36 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 listed, compact 2000 W inverter for RVs and boats that already have a converter or charger. It handles kitchen appliances and switches to shore power on its own.
Amazon $763.36Prices 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) | Xantrex Freedom X 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $0.53 per continuous watt | 19 $0.38 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 CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 75 optional remote, app add-on, transfer switch, hardwire terminal, display |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| AIMS Power 2000W Inverter Charger (ETL) | Xantrex Freedom X 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 for 5 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 16 V | 10 to 18 V |
| Idle draw | 2.3 A (28 W) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 1.1 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 70 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.35 x 11 x 7 in | 14.6 x 10.8 x 3.9 in (370 x 275 x 100 mm), 12 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 14.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2015-09 | 2017-07 |
