The Victron Phoenix 48/1200 and the Victron Phoenix 48/1600 are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.1. The Victron Phoenix 48/1200 leads on idle draw. The Victron Phoenix 48/1200 costs $63.74 less ($298.36 vs $362.10).
For a 48 V cabin, van or boat that wants a coffee maker or small microwave on a plug-in inverter. Efficient and well protected for its size.
DRSA $328.95 Northern Arizona Wind & Sun $298.36The 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 $362.10Prices 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.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,500 W 48V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Victron Phoenix 48/1200 | Victron Phoenix 48/1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $0.25 per continuous watt | 76 $0.24 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 75 12 W idle with nothing plugged in | 62 15 W idle with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) | 100 LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 20 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal | 20 optional remote, app add-on; no hardwire terminal |
| Efficiency 10% | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 78 92% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Victron Phoenix 48/1200 | Victron Phoenix 48/1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120 V |
| Continuous power | 1,200 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 1,600 W for 15 s | 2,100 W for 15 s |
| DC input range | 36.8 to 62 V | 36.8 to 62 V |
| Idle draw | 12 W (0.2 A at 48 V) | 15 W (0.3 A at 48 V) |
| Power-saving draw | 3 W | 3 W |
| Peak efficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | No | No |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| 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) | LabTest certified to UL 458 (certificate LC20760-1) |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 117 x 231 x 333 mm (4.6 x 9.1 x 13.1 in) | 117 x 231 x 365 mm (4.6 x 9.1 x 14.4 in) |
| Weight | 15 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
