Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V
#4 in Over 2,000 WFull review
A safety-listed 3000 W inverter at a budget price, for RVs and cabins with a large 12 V battery bank.
Rich Solar $399.99$399.99
The Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V leads on safety listing. The Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine wins on value, efficiency and features. The Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine costs $113.17 less ($286.82 vs $399.99).
Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine
#13 in Over 2,000 WFull review
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 $296.96 Giandel $286.82$286.82
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 Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V for safety listing (ETL listed (Intertek) to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated).
- Choose the Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine for value ($0.10 per continuous watt vs $0.13 per continuous watt), efficiency (91% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 88% peak efficiency (maker rating)) and features (remote included, hardwire terminal, display; no app vs remote included, hardwire terminal; no app).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 2,000 W 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V | Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 83 $0.13 per continuous watt | 95 $0.10 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 44 2 A idle (about 24 W) with nothing plugged in | 44 2 A idle (about 24 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed (Intertek) to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 12 1.5-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 40 remote included, hardwire terminal; no app | 50 remote included, hardwire terminal, display; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 33 88% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Rich Solar NOVA PURE 3K 12V | Giandel PS-3000SAR 3000W Pure Sine | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W | 6,100 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 16.5 V | 9.5 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | 2 A (24 W) | 2 A (24 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 3 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | 1 | 2 |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Included |
| App | No | No |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL listed (Intertek) to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | No |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 18.7 x 9.6 x 4.0 in | 44.5 x 18.9 x 10 cm |
| Weight | 12.1 lb | 12.1 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1.5 years |