Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 vs Go Power! GP-ISW3000

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 rates 3.3 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Go Power! GP-ISW3000 rates 2.0 among over 2,000 W ones. The Go Power! GP-ISW3000 costs $912.03 less ($1,128.95 vs $2,040.98).

Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 vs Go Power! GP-ISW3000

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 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 weightGo Power! GP-IC-3000-12Go Power! GP-ISW3000
Overall rating3.3/52.0/5
Value 30%43 $0.68 per continuous watt8 $0.38 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%50 2.1 A idle (about 25 W) with nothing plugged in0 3.8 A idle (about 45.6 W) with nothing plugged in
Safety listing 15%100 UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-010 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated
Warranty 15%50 3-year warranty25 2-year warranty
Features 15%28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app
Efficiency 10%56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12Go Power! GP-ISW3000
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter
Continuous power3,000 W3,000 W
Surge power6,000 W for 100 ms6,000 W
DC input range9 to 17 V10.5 to 16.5 V
Idle draw2.1 A (25 W)3.8 A (45.6 W)
Power-saving draw0.4 A0.4 A
Peak efficiency90%90%
Connections
AC outlets00
GFCI outletsNoNo
Hardwire terminalYesYes
USB portsNoneNone
Transfer switchYesNo
Charger125 A-
Lithium charge profileNo-
Parallel unitsNoNo
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppNoNo
DisplayNoNo
Safety listingUL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01No
Coolingfanload-controlled fan
Dimensions349 x 321 x 205 mm442 x 255 x 158 mm (17.40 x 10.04 x 6.22 in)
Weight38.7 lb18.1 lb
Warranty3 years2 years

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