The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 2.8. The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger leads on value, idle draw and features. The Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 wins on safety listing. The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger costs $1,281.77 less ($469.99 vs $1,751.76).
A compact, light inverter-charger for vans and small RVs that plug into shore power and run on lithium. It costs much less than Victron or Xantrex units with similar features.
Amazon $469.99A heavy-duty inverter-charger for larger RVs that run off a generator and may want to stack two units later. The Freedom XC Pro 2000 is lighter and cheaper if you do not need stacking.
Amazon $1,751.76Prices 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.
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 | Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger | Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.23 per continuous watt | 17 $0.88 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 93 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in | 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% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 92 remote included, app, lithium charge profile, display | 40 optional remote, app add-on, hardwire terminal; no lithium charge profile |
| Efficiency 10% | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger | Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W for 100 ms | 4,000 W for 5 s |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.5 V | 10 to 16 V |
| Idle draw | 1 A (12 W) | 3 A (36 W) |
| Power-saving draw | - | 0.7 A |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | - | No |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 80 A | 100 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | No |
| Parallel units | - | Yes |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | Built in | 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 | 15.3 x 11.3 x 4.3 in | 15.25 x 13.5 x 7.75 in (387 x 343 x 197 mm) |
| Weight | 13 lb | 60.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2013-04 |
