AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) vs Xantrex Freedom XC 2000

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 rates 3.8 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) rates 3.4 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) costs $539.21 less ($373 vs $912.21).

AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL) vs Xantrex Freedom XC 2000

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 (inverter-chargers and 1,100 to 2,000 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 weightXantrex Freedom XC 2000AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL)
Overall rating3.8/53.4/5
Value 30%73 $0.46 per continuous watt73 $0.19 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%50 idle draw not published (neutral score used)50 idle draw not published (neutral score used)
Safety listing 15%100 ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement100 ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
Warranty 15%25 2-year warranty25 2-year warranty
Features 15%75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display12 optional remote; no app
Efficiency 10%67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Xantrex Freedom XC 2000AIMS Power 2000W Pure Sine (ETL)
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter
Continuous power2,000 W2,000 W
Surge power4,000 W for 5 s4,000 W
DC input range10 to 18 V9.5 to 16 V
Peak efficiency91%90%
Connections
AC outlets02
GFCI outletsNoYes
Hardwire terminalYesNo
USB portsNone1
Transfer switchYesNo
Charger80 A-
Lithium charge profileYes-
Parallel unitsNoNo
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppOptional add-onNo
DisplayYesNo
Safety listingETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplementETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
Coolingload-controlled fanload-controlled fan
Dimensions15.4 x 10.8 x 4.0 in (390 x 275 x 102 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges17.1 x 9.4 x 3.9 in
Weight16.3 lb11.8 lb
Warranty2 years2 years
Released2017-07-

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