A plain, low-idle 1500 W inverter for light RV and solar loads. Its brief surge and missing listing make it a weaker pick for motors and permanent installs.
EDECOA $200The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) leads on value and features. The Samlex NTX-1500-12 wins on safety listing. The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) costs $222.50 less ($200 vs $422.50).
For RVs and vans that want a listed inverter for a microwave or coffee maker at a fair price.
Amazon $422.50Prices 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 EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) for value ($0.13 per continuous watt vs $0.28 per continuous watt) and features (remote included, display; no app vs remote included; no app).
- Choose the Samlex NTX-1500-12 for safety listing (Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,100 to 2,000 W 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) | Samlex NTX-1500-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $0.13 per continuous watt | 47 $0.28 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 80 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in | 80 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 42 remote included, display; no app | 25 remote included; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 61 90.5% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) | Samlex NTX-1500-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,000 W for 100 ms | 3,000 W for 1 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 15 V | 10.5 to 16.3 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Peak efficiency | - | 90.5% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | - | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | - | No |
| USB ports | 2 | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Included |
| App | No | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 30 x 15 x 13 cm | 216 x 333 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 lb | 7.8 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
