Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V
A compact inverter-charger for a small 48 V cabin or boat with a generator or shore feed. Pick a MultiPlus-II 48/3000 for more power and a UL listing.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $785.42$785.42
The Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V rates 3.7 among 120V inverter-chargers 48V inverters; the Samlex PST-1500-48 rates 3.0 among up to 1,500 W ones. The Samlex PST-1500-48 costs $11.62 less ($773.80 vs $785.42).
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.
Mr. Solar $773.80$773.80
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 (120V inverter-chargers 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 | Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V | Samlex PST-1500-48 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $0.49 per continuous watt | 31 $0.52 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 99 11 W idle with nothing plugged in | 25 24 W idle 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% | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 20 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V | Samlex PST-1500-48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,600 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,500 W | 3,000 W |
| DC input range | 38 to 66 V | 42 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | 11 W (0.2 A at 48 V) | 24 W (0.5 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 4 W | - |
| Peak efficiency | 95% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Pass-through rating | 50 A | - |
| Charger | 25 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 | 506 x 236 x 147 mm | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm (10.4 x 18.4 x 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 34.2 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |