Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V
A good fit for a small camper or boat on a 15 A shore cord that runs electronics, a fridge and lights. Pick the 12/1200 if you want a coffee maker.
Amazon $347.37$347.37
The Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V rates 3.9 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Samlex PST-600-12 rates 2.8 among up to 1,000 W ones. The Samlex PST-600-12 costs $31.54 less ($315.83 vs $347.37).
Samlex PST-600-12
#21 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
For boats and RVs that need a listed 600 W inverter with GFCI outlets for electronics and a small fridge.
Amazon $315.83$315.83
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 12/800 120V | Samlex PST-600-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $0.50 per continuous watt | 15 $0.53 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 100 0.6 A idle (about 7 W) with nothing plugged in | 53 0.6 A idle (about 7.2 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% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V | Samlex PST-600-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 700 W | 600 W |
| Surge power | 1,600 W | 1,000 W |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.6 A (7 W) | 0.6 A (7.2 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.2 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 35 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 | 360 x 240 x 100 mm (14.17 x 9.45 x 3.94 in) | 238 x 276.2 x 82 mm (9.37 x 10.87 x 3.23 in) |
| Weight | 14.1 lb | 5.9 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |