Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine
#7 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
A cheap 1,500 W inverter with a phone app for small loads on a 48 V battery. Documentation is thin, so it suits tinkerers.
Amazon $119.85$119.85
The Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine is the better 48V inverter overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine leads on value, features and efficiency. The Samlex PST-1500-48 wins on safety listing and warranty. The Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine costs $653.95 less ($119.85 vs $773.80).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine for value ($0.08 per continuous watt vs $0.52 per continuous watt), features (remote included, app, display vs optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app) and efficiency (92% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)).
- Choose the Samlex PST-1500-48 for safety listing (Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,500 W 48V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine | Samlex PST-1500-48 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.08 per continuous watt | 31 $0.52 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) | 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% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 55 remote included, app, display | 20 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Xijia 1500W 48V Pure Sine | Samlex PST-1500-48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| DC input range | 40 to 60 V | 42 to 60 V |
| Idle draw | - | 24 W (0.5 A at 48 V) |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | - | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | Built in | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | - | fan |
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 6.5 x 3.35 in | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm (10.4 x 18.4 x 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 7 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |