Samlex EVO-2212
#34 in Inverter-chargersFull review
For larger RVs and boats that want a listed inverter-charger with fast lithium charging and generator support.
Amazon $1,913.32$1,913.32
The Samlex EVO-2212 rates 3.1 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Samlex PST-2000-12 rates 2.8 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The Samlex PST-2000-12 costs $816.33 less ($1,096.99 vs $1,913.32).
Samlex PST-2000-12
#34 in 1,100 to 2,000 WFull review
For listed 2,000 W installs in RVs and boats. The NTX-2000-12 is the cheaper Samlex for most buyers.
Amazon $1,096.99$1,096.99
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 1,100 to 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 | Samlex EVO-2212 | Samlex PST-2000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 17 $0.87 per continuous watt | 0 $0.55 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 33 2.5 A idle (about 30 W) with nothing plugged in | 67 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 | 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% | 52 optional remote, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal; no app | 28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Samlex EVO-2212 | Samlex PST-2000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,200 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,400 W for 100 ms | 3,500 W |
| DC input range | 9.1 to 17 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 2.5 A (30 W) | 1 A (12 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.7 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 100 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 | ETL listed to ANSI/UL 1741 and 458 (with Marine Supplement) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-16 | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 325 x 426 x 207 mm | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm |
| Weight | 59 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |