The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 rates 3.7 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Renogy P2 3000W Pure Sine rates 3.4 among over 2,000 W ones. The Renogy P2 3000W Pure Sine costs $1,092 less ($414.99 vs $1,506.99).
One of the lightest listed 3000 W inverter-chargers, for RVs that want to run an air conditioner and charge a big lithium bank fast. Worth the price over the Freedom SW unless you need stacking.
Amazon $1,506.99A 3000 W inverter for RVs and cabins that need to run big kitchen loads and want a real UL 458 listing. Switch it off between uses, since its idle draw is high.
Amazon $414.99Prices 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.
These two sit in different size classes (inverter-chargers and over 2,000 W), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 | Renogy P2 3000W Pure Sine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 66 $0.50 per continuous watt | 82 $0.14 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 22 2.5 A idle (about 30 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement | 100 ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display | 40 remote included, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 | Renogy P2 3000W Pure Sine | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 5 s | 6,000 W |
| DC input range | 10.1 to 18 V | 10.5 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | - | 2.5 A (30 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 91% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 3 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | 1 |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 150 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Included |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.9 in (390 x 275 x 125 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges | 18.9 x 9 x 4 in |
| Weight | 18.6 lb | 12.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-04 | - |
