The AIMS Power 1000W 48V Rack Mount is the better 48V inverter overall, rated 2.4 to 1.9. The AIMS Power 1000W 48V Rack Mount leads on warranty, idle draw and features. The AIMS Power 1000W 48V Rack Mount costs $162 less ($801 vs $963).
For a 48 V telecom or solar rack that needs 1,000 W of 120 V backup in 1U of rack space. It switches loads from utility to battery itself but doesn’t charge the battery.
Amazon $801For industrial or telecom 48 V systems that want a simple 1,100 W inverter with low idle draw; homes and RVs have better-listed options.
Toboa Energy $963Prices 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 up to 1,500 W 48V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AIMS Power 1000W 48V Rack Mount | Exeltech XP-1100 48V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $0.80 per continuous watt | 0 $0.88 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 65 14.4 W idle with nothing plugged in | 42 20 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% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 30 transfer switch, display; no remote | 10 hardwire terminal; no remote |
| Efficiency 10% | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 44 89% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| AIMS Power 1000W 48V Rack Mount | Exeltech XP-1100 48V | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W | 1,100 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W | 2,200 W for 3 s |
| DC input range | 41 to 60 V | 41.5 to 62 V |
| Idle draw | 14.4 W (0.3 A at 48 V) | 20 W (0.4 A at 48 V) |
| Peak efficiency | 91% | 89% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Design | High-frequency | - |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 19 x 14 x 1.7 in | 3.57 x 7.69 x 15.05 in (91 x 195 x 382 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lb | 10 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
