Victron MultiPlus 12/2000 120V
A well-rounded inverter-charger for a mid-size RV, van or boat on 30 A shore power. UL 458 certification and PowerAssist make it an easy choice for a code-compliant install.
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The Victron MultiPlus 12/2000 120V rates 4.4 among inverter-chargers 12V inverters; the Victron Phoenix 12/1600 rates 3.7 among 1,100 to 2,000 W ones.
Victron Phoenix 12/1600
The largest VE.Direct model, sized for a microwave or kettle in a van or boat. It is the only Victron 120 V inverter between 1,200 VA and 3,000 VA.
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 1,100 to 2,000 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 12/2000 120V | Victron Phoenix 12/1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $0.54 per continuous watt | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Idle draw 15% | 100 0.8 A idle (about 10 W) with nothing plugged in | 55 1.2 A idle (about 14 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 SGS certified to UL 458 (certificate SGSNA/21/TEC/00013X) | 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) | 67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/2000 120V | Victron Phoenix 12/1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,600 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,500 W | 2,100 W for 15 s |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 9.2 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (10 W) | 1.2 A (14 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.2 A | 0.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Charger | 80 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 | SGS certified to UL 458 (certificate SGSNA/21/TEC/00013X) | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 506 x 236 x 147 mm | 117 x 231 x 395 mm (4.6 x 9.1 x 15.6 in) |
| Weight | 34.2 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |