SunGoldPower SPH302480A
#9 in 120 VFull review
A cheap 24 V inverter for cabins and RVs that can take long high-voltage panel strings. It cannot grow past 3 kW.
Amazon SunGoldPower $459$459
The SunGoldPower SPH302480A is the better hybrid solar inverter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The SunGoldPower SPH302480A leads on value and solar input. The MPP Solar 3048LV-MK wins on features. The SunGoldPower SPH302480A costs $160 less ($459 vs $619).
MPP Solar 3048LV-MK
#12 in 120 VFull review
A small 48 V online inverter for cabins and backup circuits where zero transfer time matters more than solar headroom.
MPP Solar US store $619$619
Prices were last checked October 23, 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 SunGoldPower SPH302480A for value ($153 per kW of continuous output vs $206 per kW of continuous output) and solar input (4,000 W of panels, 450 V max, 1 MPPT vs 4,000 W of panels, 145 V max, 1 MPPT).
- Choose the MPP Solar 3048LV-MK for features (Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; not UL 1741 listed vs Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120 V hybrid solar inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SunGoldPower SPH302480A | MPP Solar 3048LV-MK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 82 $153 per kW of continuous output | 65 $206 per kW of continuous output |
| Solar input 20% | 48 4,000 W of panels, 450 V max, 1 MPPT | 27 4,000 W of panels, 145 V max, 1 MPPT |
| Efficiency 20% | 38 92% peak efficiency, 50 W idle | 40 91% peak efficiency, 40 W idle |
| Features 15% | 20 Wi-Fi add-on, battery communication; not UL 1741 listed | 30 Wi-Fi add-on, parallel stacking; not UL 1741 listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SunGoldPower SPH302480A | MPP Solar 3048LV-MK | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Output voltage | 120 V single-phase | 120 V single-phase |
| Continuous output | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge | 6,000 W | 6,000 W |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 91% |
| Idle draw | 50 W | 40 W |
| Transfer time | 10 ms | - |
| Parallel units | No | Up to 9 units |
| Solar | ||
| Max PV power | 4,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 450 V | 145 V |
| MPPT range | 120 to 400 V | 60 to 115 V |
| MPPT trackers | 1 | 1 |
| Runs without battery | Yes | - |
| Battery and grid | ||
| Battery voltage | 24 V | 48 V |
| Battery types | Lithium, lead-acid | Lithium, lead-acid |
| Max charge current | 80 A | 140 A |
| AC charge current | 40 A | 60 A |
| Battery communication | Yes | - |
| Grid sell-back | No | No |
| Generator input | No | No |
| UL 1741 | No | No |
| Build | ||
| App monitoring | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Dimensions | 378 x 280 x 103 mm | 120 x 295 x 468 mm |
| Weight | 16.8 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2021-11 | 2020-02 |