The Renogy Pro 3000W Pure Sine rates 4.1 among over 2,000 W 12V inverters; the Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 rates 3.3 among inverter-chargers ones. The Renogy Pro 3000W Pure Sine costs $1,584.99 less ($455.99 vs $2,040.98).
For larger RVs and cabins that leave a big inverter on around the clock: its idle draw is a fraction of most 3000 W units. Hardwire it into a panel to use the full output.
Amazon $469.99 Renogy $455.99For 50 A RVs that want an inverter-charger able to pass both shore power legs through.
Amazon $2,040.98Prices 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.
These two sit in different size classes (over 2,000 W and inverter-chargers), 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 | Renogy Pro 3000W Pure Sine | Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $0.15 per continuous watt | 43 $0.68 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 98 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 2.1 A idle (about 25 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 458, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 (certification marks: UL, CSA) | 100 UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 70 remote included, app, hardwire terminal | 28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Renogy Pro 3000W Pure Sine | Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 150 ms | 6,000 W for 100 ms |
| DC input range | - | 9 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) | 2.1 A (25 W) |
| Power-saving draw | - | 0.4 A |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | 1 | None |
| Transfer switch | No | Yes |
| Charger | - | 125 A |
| Lithium charge profile | - | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | Built in | No |
| Display | - | No |
| Safety listing | UL 458, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 (certification marks: UL, CSA) | UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 18.38 x 10.26 x 4.11 in | 349 x 321 x 205 mm |
| Weight | 11.7 lb | 38.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
