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 $499.99The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger leads on value and features. The Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 wins on safety listing. The Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger costs $1,581.98 less ($499.99 vs $2,081.97).
A proven drop-in replacement for discontinued Magnum units in large RVs and boats with 30 A dual-leg wiring. For a new build, the lighter Freedom XC Pro 3000 is the better buy unless you need stacking.
Amazon $2,081.97Prices 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?
- Choose the Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger for value ($0.17 per continuous watt vs $0.69 per continuous watt) and features (remote included, lithium charge profile, display; no app vs optional remote, app add-on, hardwire terminal; no lithium charge profile).
- Choose the Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 for safety listing (ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement 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 | Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.17 per continuous watt | 41 $0.69 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 13 3 A idle (about 36 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 68 remote included, lithium charge profile, display; no app | 40 optional remote, app add-on, hardwire terminal; no lithium charge profile |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Redodo 3000W Inverter Charger | Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 s |
| DC input range | - | 10 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | - | 3 A (36 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 | 150 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | No |
| Parallel units | - | Yes |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | No | Optional add-on |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement |
| Cooling | - | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | - | 15.25 x 13.5 x 7.75 in (387 x 343 x 197 mm) |
| Weight | - | 60.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2013-04 |
