EG4 18kPV
For grid-tied homes that want whole-house backup and grid sell from one proven inverter. Compare against the FlexBOSS21 first, which costs less for more power.
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The EG4 18kPV is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 4.3 to 3.8. The EG4 18kPV leads on warranty and features. The PowMr FU12-248P wins on value and solar input. The PowMr FU12-248P costs $2,930.99 less ($1,069 vs $3,999.99).
PowMr FU12-248P
For off-grid or backup homes that need a lot of split-phase power and solar input at the lowest price per kW. It has a UL listing but a short warranty.
Amazon PowMr $1,069$1,069
Prices were last checked October 23, 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 EG4 18kPV for warranty (10-year warranty vs 1.5-year warranty) and features (UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication vs UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back).
- Choose the PowMr FU12-248P for value ($89 per kW of continuous output vs $333 per kW of continuous output) and solar input (24,000 W of panels, 500 V max, 2 MPPTs vs 18,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120/240 V split-phase hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EG4 18kPV | PowMr FU12-248P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $333 per kW of continuous output | 100 $89 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 75 18,000 W of panels, 600 V max, 3 MPPTs | 92 24,000 W of panels, 500 V max, 2 MPPTs |
| Efficiency 20% | 63 94% peak efficiency, 70 W idle | 32 91% peak efficiency |
| Features 15% | 100 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi app, parallel stacking, grid sell-back, generator input, battery communication | 70 UL 1741 listed, Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking, battery communication; no grid sell-back |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 6 1.5-year warranty |
Specifications
| EG4 18kPV | PowMr FU12-248P | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120/240 V split-phase | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous output | 12,000 W | 12,000 W |
| Surge | 15,500 W | 18,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 94% | 91% |
| CEC efficiency | 96.9% | - |
| Idle draw | 70 W | - |
| Transfer time | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Parallel units | Up to 10 units | Up to 6 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 18,000 W | 24,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V | 500 V |
| MPPT range | 140 to 500 V | 90 to 450 V |
| MPPT trackers | 3 | 2 |
| PV current per tracker | 25 A | 32 A |
| Runs without battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid, user-defined |
| Max charge current | 250 A | 250 A |
| AC charge current | - | 160 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | Yes |
| Grid sell-back | Yes | No |
| Generator input | Yes | - |
| UL 1741 | UL 1741 SB | Yes |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Included | Optional add-on |
| Enclosure | NEMA 4X | - |
| Dimensions | 34.3 x 20.5 x 11.2 in | 620 x 450 x 132 mm |
| Weight | 121 lb | 52.5 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 1.5 years |
| Released | 2023-05 | - |