Go Power! SSW-2000-12 vs Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW and the Go Power! SSW-2000-12 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW leads on features.

Go Power! SSW-2000-12 vs Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW

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?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,100 to 2,000 W 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightGo Power! SSW-2000-12-HWGo Power! SSW-2000-12
Overall rating3.4/53.4/5
Value 30%50 no current price (neutral score used)56 $0.25 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%53 1.2 A idle (about 14.4 W) with nothing plugged in53 1.2 A idle (about 14.4 W) with nothing plugged in
Safety listing 15%100 UL Listed (product page); UL 458 mark on the spec sheet100 UL Listed (product page); UL 458 mark on the spec sheet
Warranty 15%25 2-year warranty25 2-year warranty
Features 15%28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app12 optional remote; no app
Efficiency 10%89 93% peak efficiency (maker rating)89 93% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HWGo Power! SSW-2000-12
Output
TypePure sine wave inverterPure sine wave inverter
Continuous power2,000 W2,000 W
Surge power4,000 W for 2 s4,000 W for 2 s
DC input range10.8 to 16 V10.8 to 16 V
Idle draw1.2 A (14.4 W)1.2 A (14.4 W)
Power-saving draw0.2 A0.2 A
Peak efficiency93%93%
Connections
AC outlets0-
GFCI outletsNoYes
Hardwire terminalYesNo
USB portsNoneNone
Transfer switchNoNo
Parallel unitsNoNo
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppNoNo
DisplayNoNo
Safety listingUL Listed (product page); UL 458 mark on the spec sheetUL Listed (product page); UL 458 mark on the spec sheet
Dimensions419 x 228 x 104 mm (16.5 x 9.0 x 4.1 in)419 x 228 x 104 mm (16.5 x 9.0 x 4.1 in)
Weight16.2 lb15.9 lb
Warranty2 years2 years

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