Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V
A compact inverter-charger for a small 48 V cabin or boat with a generator or shore feed. Pick a MultiPlus-II 48/3000 for more power and a UL listing.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $785.42$785.42
The Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V is the better 48V inverter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V leads on warranty, efficiency and idle draw. The Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V costs $221.58 less ($785.42 vs $1,007).
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
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty), efficiency (95% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 88% peak efficiency (maker rating)) and idle draw (11 W idle with nothing plugged in vs 28 W idle with nothing plugged in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120V inverter-chargers 48V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V | AIMS Power 2000W 48V Inverter Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $0.49 per continuous watt | 46 $0.50 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 99 11 W idle with nothing plugged in | 74 28 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 | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V | AIMS Power 2000W 48V Inverter Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,600 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 3,500 W | 6,000 W for 20 s |
| DC input range | 38 to 66 V | 40 to 64 V |
| Idle draw | 11 W (0.2 A at 48 V) | 28 W (0.6 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 4 W | 12.7 W |
| Peak efficiency | 95% | 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 | 50 A | 30 A |
| Charger | 25 A | 20 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 | 506 x 236 x 147 mm | 16.48 x 8.74 x 7.1 in |
| Weight | 34.2 lb | 42 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2015-10 |