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 Victron Phoenix 12/800 rates 3.7 among up to 1,000 W ones. The Victron Phoenix 12/800 costs $76.22 less ($271.15 vs $347.37).
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 12/800 120V | Victron Phoenix 12/800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $0.50 per continuous watt | 54 $0.34 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 100 0.6 A idle (about 7 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% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V | Victron Phoenix 12/800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 700 W | 800 W |
| Surge power | 1,600 W | 1,200 W for 15 s |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V | 9.2 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.6 A (7 W) | 0.7 A (8 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.2 A | 0.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 90% |
| 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 | Optional add-on |
| Display | No | No |
| Safety listing | No | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 360 x 240 x 100 mm (14.17 x 9.45 x 3.94 in) | 95 x 231 x 334 mm (3.7 x 9.1 x 13.0 in) |
| Weight | 14.1 lb | 11 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |