AIMS Power 2000W 48V Inverter Charger
For a small 48 V off-grid cabin or backup setup that wants transformer-based surge and a built-in charger at a modest price. Its 20 A charger suits smaller banks.
Amazon $1,007$1,007
The AIMS Power 2000W 48V Inverter Charger rates 3.0 among 120V inverter-chargers 48V inverters; the AIMS Power 2000W 48V Rack Mount rates 2.5 among over 1,500 W ones. The AIMS Power 2000W 48V Rack Mount costs $45 less ($962 vs $1,007).
AIMS Power 2000W 48V Rack Mount
#16 in Over 1,500 WFull review
For a 48 V telecom or solar rack that needs 2,000 W of 120 V backup in 2U of rack space. It switches loads from utility to battery itself but doesn’t charge the battery.
Amazon $962$962
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (120V inverter-chargers and over 1,500 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 48V Inverter Charger | AIMS Power 2000W 48V Rack Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 46 $0.50 per continuous watt | 0 $0.48 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 74 28 W idle with nothing plugged in | 83 16.8 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% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 40 transfer switch, hardwire terminal, display; no remote |
| Efficiency 10% | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| AIMS Power 2000W 48V Inverter Charger | AIMS Power 2000W 48V Rack Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 20 s | 4,000 W |
| DC input range | 40 to 64 V | 41 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | 28 W (0.6 A at 48 V) | 16.8 W (0.3 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 12.7 W | - |
| Peak efficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | 30 A | - |
| Charger | 20 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | No |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Design | Low-frequency (transformer) | High-frequency |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 16.48 x 8.74 x 7.1 in | 17.3 x 16.5 x 3.5 in |
| Weight | 42 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2015-10 | - |