Xantrex Freedom XC 2000
#12 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A light, listed 2000 W inverter-charger that suits most mid-size RVs and boats. It handles kitchen appliances and refills the battery on shore power.
Amazon $912.21$912.21
The Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 rates 3.8 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Samlex NTX-2000-12 rates 3.4 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones. The Samlex NTX-2000-12 costs $400.33 less ($511.88 vs $912.21).
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.
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 | Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 | Samlex NTX-2000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.46 per continuous watt | 54 $0.26 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 67 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement | 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% | 75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display | 25 remote included; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 61 90.5% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 | Samlex NTX-2000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W for 5 s | 4,000 W for 1 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 18 V | 10.5 to 16.3 V |
| Idle draw | - | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 91% | 90.5% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 80 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 C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.0 in (390 x 275 x 102 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges | 216 x 333 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 16.3 lb | 8.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-07 | - |