Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V
A compact all-in-one for small RVs and boats that want a coffee maker on battery and fast charging on shore power. Larger rigs on 30 A service should look at the 2000 VA models.
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The Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V rates 3.9 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 | Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | Samlex PST-1000F-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $0.49 per continuous watt | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Idle draw 15% | 90 1.1 A idle (about 13 W) with nothing plugged in | 27 0.8 A idle (about 9.6 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 12 optional remote; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 89 93% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | Samlex PST-1000F-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W | 2,000 W for 8 ms |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 1.1 A (13 W) | 0.8 A (9.6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.3 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 50 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | No | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 406 x 250 x 100 mm (15.98 x 9.84 x 3.94 in) | 238 x 397 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |