Victron Phoenix 48/1600
#2 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
The largest plug-in Victron inverter for 48 V, sized for a microwave or kettle. Above this, Victron’s 48 V 120 V range is MultiPlus and Quattro inverter-chargers.
Inverters R Us $362.10$362.10
The Victron Phoenix 48/1600 is the better 48V inverter overall, rated 4.1 to 2.8. The Victron Phoenix 48/1600 leads on safety listing, warranty and idle draw. The AIMS Power 1500W 48V Inverter costs $17.10 less ($345 vs $362.10).
AIMS Power 1500W 48V Inverter
#11 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
A low-cost plug-in inverter for a 48 V cabin or golf-cart bank that needs to run kitchen appliances or tools. Turn it off when not in use, since it idles at about 24 W.
Amazon $345$345
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 Phoenix 48/1600 for safety listing (LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated), warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and idle draw (15 W idle with nothing plugged in vs 24 W idle with nothing plugged in).
Scores side by side
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 | Victron Phoenix 48/1600 | AIMS Power 1500W 48V Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.24 per continuous watt | 78 $0.23 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 62 15 W idle with nothing plugged in | 25 24 W idle with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 20 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal | 10 optional remote; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron Phoenix 48/1600 | AIMS Power 1500W 48V Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 2,100 W for 15 s | 3,000 W |
| DC input range | 36.8 to 62 V | 38 to 62 V |
| Idle draw | 15 W (0.3 A at 48 V) | 24 W (0.5 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 3 W | - |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 3 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No | No |
| USB ports | None | 1 |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | No |
| Design | - | High-frequency |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 117 x 231 x 365 mm (4.6 x 9.1 x 14.4 in) | 15.875 x 8.375 x 3.875 in |
| Weight | 18 lb | 10 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |