ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter Charger vs Samlex EVO-1212F

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter Charger is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter Charger leads on value and features. The Samlex EVO-1212F wins on safety listing. The ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter Charger costs $830.54 less ($219.99 vs $1,050.53).

ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter Charger vs Samlex EVO-1212F

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?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter ChargerSamlex EVO-1212F
Overall rating3.6/53.2/5
Value 30%100 $0.22 per continuous watt17 $0.88 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%50 idle draw not published (neutral score used)67 1.7 A idle (about 20 W) with nothing plugged in
Safety listing 15%0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated100 Intertek-ETL listed: certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01; conforms to UL 458
Warranty 15%50 3-year warranty50 3-year warranty
Features 15%68 app, lithium charge profile, display; no remote38 optional remote, lithium charge profile; no app
Efficiency 10%50 efficiency not published (neutral score used)44 89% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

ECO-WORTHY 1000W 65A Inverter ChargerSamlex EVO-1212F
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter-charger
Continuous power1,000 W1,200 W
Surge power2,000 W2,400 W for 100 ms
DC input range-9.1 to 17 V
Idle draw-1.7 A (20 W)
Power-saving draw-0.7 A
Peak efficiency-89%
Connections
AC outlets-2
GFCI outlets-Yes
Hardwire terminal-No
USB ports-None
Transfer switchYesYes
Charger65 A60 A
Lithium charge profileYesYes
Parallel unitsNoNo
Control and build
RemoteNoOptional extra
AppBuilt inNo
DisplayYesNo
Safety listingNoIntertek-ETL listed: certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01; conforms to UL 458
Cooling-fan
Dimensions14.09 x 8.6 x 3.92 in324 x 415 x 148 mm
Weight8.5 lb38.8 lb
Warranty3 years3 years

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