Samlex EVO-1212F
#31 in Inverter-chargersFull review
For small RVs and boats that want one listed box to invert, charge and switch shore power.
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The Samlex EVO-1212F rates 3.2 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Samlex PST-1000F-12 rates 3.0 among up to 1,000 W ones.
Samlex PST-1000F-12
#18 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For an RV or boat that wants a listed 1,000 W inverter with GFCI outlets. The newer PST-1000-12HD adds a hardwire terminal.
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (inverter-chargers and up to 1,000 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 | Samlex EVO-1212F | Samlex PST-1000F-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 17 $0.88 per continuous watt | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Idle draw 15% | 67 1.7 A idle (about 20 W) with nothing plugged in | 27 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 Intertek-ETL listed: certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01; conforms to UL 458 | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 38 optional remote, lithium charge profile; no app | 12 optional remote; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 44 89% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Samlex EVO-1212F | Samlex PST-1000F-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,200 W | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W for 100 ms | 2,000 W for 8 ms |
| DC input range | 9.1 to 17 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 1.7 A (20 W) | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.7 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 89% | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | No | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 60 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | No | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | Intertek-ETL listed: certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01; conforms to UL 458 | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 324 x 415 x 148 mm | 238 x 397 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 38.8 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |