Samlex PST-2000-48
#1 in Over 1,500 WFull review
For a 48 V cabin or shop that needs a UL-listed 2,000 W inverter with outlets and a hardwire terminal.
The Samlex PST-2000-48 rates 3.5 among over 1,500 W 48V inverters; the Samlex PST-1500-48 rates 3.0 among up to 1,500 W ones.
Samlex PST-1500-48
#10 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
A listed, mid-size 48 V inverter for cabins and vans that want GFCI outlets and a hardwire option.
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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 (over 1,500 W and up to 1,500 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 PST-2000-48 | Samlex PST-1500-48 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 31 $0.52 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 65 24 W idle with nothing plugged in | 25 24 W idle with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | 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% | 20 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app | 20 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Samlex PST-2000-48 | Samlex PST-1500-48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,500 W | 3,000 W |
| DC input range | 42 to 64 V | 42 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | 24 W (0.5 A at 48 V) | 24 W (0.5 A at 48 V) |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | No | No |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 263 x 468 x 106 mm (10.35 x 18.43 x 4.16 in) | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm (10.4 x 18.4 x 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 15.6 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |