AIMS Power 1000W Pure Sine (ETL)
#1 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
One of the cheapest listed 1000 W pure sine inverters, for vans, trucks and CPAP use. A plug-in unit, not for hardwiring into an RV panel.
Amazon $219$219
The AIMS Power 1000W Pure Sine (ETL) rates 3.8 among up to 1,000 W 12V inverters; the ECO-WORTHY 1000W Inverter Charger rates 3.2 among inverter-chargers ones. The ECO-WORTHY 1000W Inverter Charger costs $39.01 less ($179.99 vs $219).
ECO-WORTHY 1000W Inverter Charger
#33 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A cheap inverter-charger for keeping a LiFePO4 battery topped up and running small appliances through outages. Specs come only from the Amazon listing.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
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 (up to 1,000 W and inverter-chargers), 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 1000W Pure Sine (ETL) | ECO-WORTHY 1000W Inverter Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.22 per continuous watt | 100 $0.18 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 80 0.4 A idle (about 4.8 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% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 12 optional remote; no app | 32 lithium charge profile; no remote |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| AIMS Power 1000W Pure Sine (ETL) | ECO-WORTHY 1000W Inverter Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| DC input range | 10 to 15 V | - |
| Idle draw | 0.4 A (4.8 W) | - |
| Peak efficiency | 95% | - |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | - |
| GFCI outlets | No | - |
| Hardwire terminal | No | - |
| USB ports | 1 | - |
| Transfer switch | No | Yes |
| Charger | - | 55 A |
| Lithium charge profile | - | Yes |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | No |
| App | No | 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 | 11.53 x 5.51 x 2.91 in | 13.2 x 8.4 x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 5.3 lb | 6.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |