Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger
#10 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A budget inverter-charger for home backup or a DIY RV with a 12 V lithium bank. Compare it with LiTime’s version of the same unit, which usually sells for less.
Amazon $451.24$451.24
The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger leads on value, warranty and features. The Samlex EVO-3012 wins on safety listing. The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger costs $1,819.60 less ($451.24 vs $2,270.84).
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Samlex EVO-3012
#26 in Inverter-chargersFull review
For larger RVs and boats that want a listed inverter-charger with fast lithium charging and generator support.
Amazon $2,270.84$2,270.84
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger for value ($0.15 per continuous watt vs $0.76 per continuous watt), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and features (remote included, lithium charge profile, display; no app vs optional remote, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal; no app).
- Choose the Samlex EVO-3012 for safety listing (ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger | Samlex EVO-3012 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.15 per continuous watt | 32 $0.76 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 33 2.5 A idle (about 30 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 68 remote included, lithium charge profile, display; no app | 52 optional remote, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger | Samlex EVO-3012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 9,000 W | 6,000 W for 100 ms |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16 V | 9.1 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | - | 2.5 A (30 W) |
| Power-saving draw | - | 0.7 A |
| Peak efficiency | - | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | - | No |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 45 A | 130 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | - | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | No | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 |
| Cooling | - | fan |
| Dimensions | 16.54 x 7.28 x 7.09 in | 325 x 426 x 207 mm |
| Weight | 52 lb | 64 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |