Victron Phoenix 48/1600
#2 in Up to 1,500 WFull review
The largest plug-in Victron inverter for 48 V, sized for a microwave or kettle. Above this, Victron’s 48 V 120 V range is MultiPlus and Quattro inverter-chargers.
Inverters R Us $362.10$362.10
The Victron Phoenix 48/1600 rates 4.1 among up to 1,500 W 48V inverters; the Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V rates 3.7 among 120V inverter-chargers ones. The Victron Phoenix 48/1600 costs $423.32 less ($362.10 vs $785.42).
Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V
A compact inverter-charger for a small 48 V cabin or boat with a generator or shore feed. Pick a MultiPlus-II 48/3000 for more power and a UL listing.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $785.42$785.42
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 1,500 W and 120V 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 48/1600 | Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.24 per continuous watt | 48 $0.49 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 62 15 W idle with nothing plugged in | 99 11 W idle 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% | 20 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron Phoenix 48/1600 | Victron MultiPlus 48/2000 120V | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,500 W | 1,600 W |
| Surge power | 2,100 W for 15 s | 3,500 W |
| DC input range | 36.8 to 62 V | 38 to 66 V |
| Idle draw | 15 W (0.3 A at 48 V) | 11 W (0.2 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 3 W | 4 W |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 95% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Hardwire terminal | No | Yes |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | No | Yes |
| Pass-through rating | - | 50 A |
| Charger | - | 25 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 | 117 x 231 x 365 mm (4.6 x 9.1 x 14.4 in) | 506 x 236 x 147 mm |
| Weight | 18 lb | 34.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |