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 is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V leads on warranty and efficiency. The Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 wins on safety listing and features. The Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V costs $27.34 less ($487.05 vs $514.39).
Xantrex Freedom XC 1000
#15 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A compact, listed inverter-charger for small RVs, vans and boats that mostly run electronics. It replaces a separate converter and inverter in one box.
Amazon $514.39$514.39
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 Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and efficiency (93% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)).
- Choose the Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 for safety listing (ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated) and features (optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display vs optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $0.49 per continuous watt | 65 $0.51 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 90 1.1 A idle (about 13 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display |
| Efficiency 10% | 89 93% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W | 2,000 W for 5 s |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 10 to 18 V |
| Idle draw | 1.1 A (13 W) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 0.3 A | - |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 50 A | 50 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | No | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | fan | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 406 x 250 x 100 mm (15.98 x 9.84 x 3.94 in) | 14.2 x 10.6 x 3.7 in (360 x 270 x 95 mm), 11.8 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 18.1 lb | 13.4 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2017-07 |