Victron Phoenix 12/500
#3 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A good size for CPAP, electronics and a 12 V-friendly fridge in a camper. Low idle draw means it can be left on.
Amazon $133.96$133.96
The Victron Phoenix 12/500 rates 3.7 among up to 1,000 W 12V inverters; the ECO-WORTHY 600W Inverter Charger rates 3.6 among inverter-chargers ones. The Victron Phoenix 12/500 costs $6.03 less ($133.96 vs $139.99).
ECO-WORTHY 600W Inverter Charger
#18 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A small, cheap UPS-style inverter-charger for a LiFePO4 battery in a camper or for home backup of a fridge or electronics. Specs come only from the Amazon listing.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
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 | Victron Phoenix 12/500 | ECO-WORTHY 600W Inverter Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $0.29 per continuous watt | 100 $0.23 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 56 0.6 A idle (about 7 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 25 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal | 68 app, lithium charge profile, display; no remote |
| Efficiency 10% | 11 86% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Victron Phoenix 12/500 | ECO-WORTHY 600W Inverter Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 460 W | 600 W |
| Surge power | 750 W for 3 s | 1,200 W |
| DC input range | 9.2 to 17 V | - |
| Idle draw | 0.6 A (7 W) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 0.1 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 86% | - |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | - |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | - |
| Hardwire terminal | No | - |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Transfer switch | No | Yes |
| Charger | - | 30 A |
| Lithium charge profile | - | Yes |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | No |
| App | Optional add-on | Built in |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | No |
| Cooling | fan | - |
| Dimensions | 86 x 172 x 275 mm (3.4 x 6.8 x 10.8 in) | 12.99 x 7.54 x 3.8 in |
| Weight | 7.7 lb | 6.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |