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.
Amazon DRSA $487.05$487.05
The Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V rates 3.9 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Victron Phoenix 12/800 rates 3.7 among up to 1,000 W ones. The Victron Phoenix 12/800 costs $215.90 less ($271.15 vs $487.05).
Victron Phoenix 12/800
#4 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A solid mid-size inverter for vans and boats that run electronics, a blender or power tools. Victron build quality and a five-year warranty justify the price over budget brands.
Amazon DRSA $271.15$271.15
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 | Victron Phoenix 12/800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $0.49 per continuous watt | 54 $0.34 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 90 1.1 A idle (about 13 W) with nothing plugged in | 44 0.7 A idle (about 8 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 25 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 89 93% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | Victron Phoenix 12/800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W | 800 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W | 1,200 W for 15 s |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 9.2 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 1.1 A (13 W) | 0.7 A (8 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.3 A | 0.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 90% |
| 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 | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | No | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 406 x 250 x 100 mm (15.98 x 9.84 x 3.94 in) | 95 x 231 x 334 mm (3.7 x 9.1 x 13.0 in) |
| Weight | 18.1 lb | 11 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |