Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V vs Xantrex Freedom SW 3000

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V leads on value, features and efficiency. The Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 wins on safety listing. The Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V costs $1,281.98 less ($799.99 vs $2,081.97).

Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12V vs Xantrex Freedom SW 3000

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?

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 weightRich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12VXantrex Freedom SW 3000
Overall rating3.6/53.1/5
Value 30%98 $0.27 per continuous watt41 $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 stated100 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%65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal40 optional remote, app add-on, hardwire terminal; no lithium charge profile
Efficiency 10%67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Rich Solar NOVA SUPERCHARGER 3K 12VXantrex Freedom SW 3000
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter-charger
Continuous power3,000 W3,000 W
Surge power6,000 W for 5 s6,000 W for 5 s
DC input range10.5 to 18 V10 to 16 V
Idle draw-3 A (36 W)
Power-saving draw-0.7 A
Peak efficiency91%90%
Connections
AC outlets-0
GFCI outletsNoNo
Hardwire terminalYesYes
USB ports-None
Transfer switchYesYes
Charger150 A150 A
Lithium charge profileYesNo
Parallel units-Yes
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppOptional add-onOptional add-on
DisplayNoNo
Safety listingNoETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement
Cooling-load-controlled fan
Dimensions15.4 x 12.0 x 4.8 in15.25 x 13.5 x 7.75 in (387 x 343 x 197 mm)
Weight18.5 lb60.5 lb
Warranty-2 years
Released-2013-04

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