The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger and the Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 are evenly matched, rated 3.9 and 3.8. The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger leads on value and features. The Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 wins on safety listing and efficiency. The Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger costs $442.22 less ($469.99 vs $912.21).
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 light, listed 2000 W inverter-charger that suits most mid-size RVs and boats. It handles kitchen appliances and refills the battery on shore power.
Amazon $912.21Prices 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 XC 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.23 per continuous watt | 73 $0.46 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 93 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 92 remote included, app, lithium charge profile, display | 75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display |
| Efficiency 10% | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Renogy 2000W HF Inverter Charger | Xantrex Freedom XC 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 18 V |
| Idle draw | 1 A (12 W) | - |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | - | No |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 80 A | 80 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | - | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | Built in | Optional add-on |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | No | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | - | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.3 x 11.3 x 4.3 in | 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.0 in (390 x 275 x 102 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 13 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2017-07 |
