Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/2000 120V
A proven RV and boat inverter-charger with a higher surge rating than the newer MultiPlus 12/2000. Worth it if you start motor loads; otherwise the newer model is cheaper.
Amazon DRSA $904.40$904.40
The Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/2000 120V rates 4.3 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) rates 3.5 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) costs $704.40 less ($200 vs $904.40).
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
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 (inverter-chargers and 1,100 to 2,000 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 | Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/2000 120V | EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 58 $0.56 per continuous watt | 88 $0.13 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 100 0.8 A idle (about 9 W) with nothing plugged in | 80 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20173-1) | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 42 remote included, display; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/2000 120V | EDECOA 1500W Pure Sine (12V) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,600 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W | 3,000 W for 100 ms |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 10 to 15 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9 W) | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.2 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | - |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | - |
| GFCI outlets | No | - |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | - |
| USB ports | None | 2 |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 80 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Included |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20173-1) | No |
| Cooling | fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 520 x 255 x 125 mm (20.5 x 10.0 x 5.0 in) | 30 x 15 x 13 cm |
| Weight | 28.7 lb | 7.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |