EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V)
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 $200$200
The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) leads on value, features and idle draw. The Samlex PST-1500-12 wins on safety listing. The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) costs $416.04 less ($200 vs $616.04).
Samlex PST-1500-12
#33 in 1,100 to 2,000 WFull review
For RVs and boats that need a listed 1,500 W inverter for a microwave or coffee maker.
Amazon $616.04$616.04
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?
- Choose the EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) for value ($0.13 per continuous watt vs $0.41 per continuous watt), features (remote included, display; no app vs optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app) and idle draw (0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in vs 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in).
- Choose the Samlex PST-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 PST-1500-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $0.13 per continuous watt | 11 $0.41 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 80 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in | 67 1 A idle (about 12 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) | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 42 remote included, display; no app | 28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) | Samlex PST-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 |
| DC input range | 10 to 15 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | - | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | - | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | 2 | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| 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 | fan |
| Dimensions | 30 x 15 x 13 cm | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm (10.35 x 18.43 x 4.16 in) |
| Weight | 7.3 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |