A budget inverter-charger for home backup or a DIY RV with a 12 V lithium bank. Compare it with LiTime’s version of the same unit, which usually sells for less.
Amazon $451.24The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger rates 3.9 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine rates 3.2 among over 2,000 W ones. The Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine costs $101.29 less ($349.95 vs $451.24).
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A lot of features for the money for RV owners with a big lithium bank. The missing safety listing and high idle draw are the trade-offs.
Amazon $349.95Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (inverter-chargers and over 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 | Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger | Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.15 per continuous watt | 88 $0.12 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 44 2 A idle (about 24 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 12 1.5-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 68 remote included, lithium charge profile, display; no app | 50 remote included, hardwire terminal, display; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger | Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 9,000 W | 6,100 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16 V | 9.5 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | - | 2 A (24 W) |
| Peak efficiency | - | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | - | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | 2 |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 45 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | - | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Included |
| App | No | No |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Cooling | - | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 16.54 x 7.28 x 7.09 in | 44.5 x 18.9 x 10 cm |
| Weight | 52 lb | 12.1 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1.5 years |
| Released | - | 2024-11 |