Victron Phoenix 12/500
#3 in Up to 1,000 WFull review
A good size for CPAP, electronics and a 12 V-friendly fridge in a camper. Low idle draw means it can be left on.
Amazon $133.96$133.96
The Victron Phoenix 12/500 rates 3.7 among up to 1,000 W 12V inverters; the Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V rates 3.5 among inverter-chargers ones. The Victron Phoenix 12/500 costs $174.59 less ($133.96 vs $308.55).
Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V
#23 in Inverter-chargersFull review
A small inverter-charger for a teardrop, small boat or van that plugs into shore power. It replaces a separate inverter, charger and transfer switch.
Amazon DRSA $308.55$308.55
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 (up to 1,000 W and inverter-chargers), 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 Phoenix 12/500 | Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $0.29 per continuous watt | 38 $0.72 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 56 0.6 A idle (about 7 W) with nothing plugged in | 100 0.5 A idle (about 6 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 25 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal | 65 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 11 86% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron Phoenix 12/500 | Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 460 W | 430 W |
| Surge power | 750 W for 3 s | 900 W |
| DC input range | 9.2 to 17 V | 9.5 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.6 A (7 W) | 0.5 A (6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.1 A | 0.2 A |
| Peak efficiency | 86% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | No | Yes |
| Charger | - | 20 A |
| Lithium charge profile | - | Yes |
| Parallel units | No | Yes |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | No |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 86 x 172 x 275 mm (3.4 x 6.8 x 10.8 in) | 311 x 182 x 100 mm (12.24 x 7.17 x 3.94 in) |
| Weight | 7.7 lb | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |