Magnum MS4448PAE
For permitted 48 V off-grid or backup homes that need listed split-phase power and room to stack more units later.
Mr. Solar $2,239.20$2,239.20
The Magnum MS4448PAE rates 3.6 among split-phase inverter-chargers 48V inverters; the AIMS Power 5000W 48V Industrial rates 2.7 among over 1,500 W ones. The AIMS Power 5000W 48V Industrial costs $956.20 less ($1,283 vs $2,239.20).
AIMS Power 5000W 48V Industrial
#13 in Over 1,500 WFull review
For an off-grid shop or cabin that needs 5 kW of 120 V from a 48 V bank on a budget and doesn’t need inspection approval. Buyers who want charging or a listing should look at an inverter-charger.
Amazon $1,283$1,283
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 (split-phase inverter-chargers and over 1,500 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 weight | Magnum MS4448PAE | AIMS Power 5000W 48V Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 9 $0.51 per continuous watt | 52 $0.26 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 100 25 W idle with nothing plugged in | 53 28.8 W idle with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed to UL 1741 (1st Ed.) and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 60 optional remote, app add-on, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal | 10 hardwire terminal; no remote |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 94% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Magnum MS4448PAE | AIMS Power 5000W 48V Industrial | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120/240 V split-phase | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 4,400 W | 5,000 W |
| Surge power | 8,500 W for 5 s | 10,000 W |
| DC input range | 36 to 64 V | 41 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | 25 W (0.5 A at 48 V) | 28.8 W (0.6 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 6 W | - |
| Peak efficiency | 94% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 4 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Pass-through rating | 30 A | - |
| Charger | 60 A | - |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | No |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to UL 1741 (1st Ed.) and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 | No |
| Design | Low-frequency (transformer) | High-frequency |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | - | 23.75 x 8.88 x 6.25 in |
| Weight | 55 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |