Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine
A good fit for RVs and vans that run a fridge or fan all night, since the low idle draw saves battery. Expect to hardwire it rather than plug into the unit.
Amazon $333.99$333.99
The Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 4.0 to 3.4. The Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine leads on value, features and idle draw. The Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine costs $177.89 less ($333.99 vs $511.88).
Samlex NTX-2000-12
#11 in 1,100 to 2,000 WFull review
For RV owners who want a listed 2,000 W inverter with a remote at a fair price.
Amazon $511.88$511.88
Prices 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 Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine for value ($0.17 per continuous watt vs $0.26 per continuous watt), features (remote included, app, hardwire terminal vs remote included; no app) and idle draw (0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in vs 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,100 to 2,000 W 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine | Samlex NTX-2000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.17 per continuous watt | 54 $0.26 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 80 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in | 67 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 458, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 (certification marks: UL, CSA) | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 70 remote included, app, hardwire terminal | 25 remote included; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 61 90.5% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Renogy Pro 2000W Pure Sine | Samlex NTX-2000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W for 150 ms | 4,000 W for 1 s |
| DC input range | - | 10.5 to 16.3 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9.6 W) | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90.5% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | 1 | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Included |
| App | Built in | No |
| Display | - | No |
| Safety listing | UL 458, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 (certification marks: UL, CSA) | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 16.41 x 9.86 x 3.8 in | 216 x 333 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 10.7 lb | 8.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |