For an off-grid home or large boat that switches between grid and generator and needs big motor-starting power. The MultiPlus-II 48/5000 idles lower and has published UL certificates if one AC input is enough.
Amazon $1,785 Backwoods Solar $1,638.85The Victron Quattro 48/5000 120V rates 3.6 among 120V inverter-chargers 48V inverters; the WZRELB 4000W 48V Split Phase (SPWR) rates 3.3 among over 1,500 W ones. The WZRELB 4000W 48V Split Phase (SPWR) costs $1,145.80 less ($493.05 vs $1,638.85).

A cheap split-phase inverter for a cabin or shop that needs some 240 V. Buy it for the price, not the paperwork.
Amazon $493.05Prices 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 (120V inverter-chargers and over 1,500 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 Quattro 48/5000 120V | WZRELB 4000W 48V Split Phase (SPWR) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $0.41 per continuous watt | 88 $0.12 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 64 35 W idle with nothing plugged in | 50 idle draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 50 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal | 60 remote included, 120/240 V split-phase, hardwire terminal, display; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 73 91.6% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Victron Quattro 48/5000 120V | WZRELB 4000W 48V Split Phase (SPWR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter |
| AC output | 120 V | 120/240 V split-phase |
| Continuous power | 4,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Surge power | 10,000 W | 8,000 W |
| DC input range | 38 to 66 V | - |
| Idle draw | 35 W (0.7 A at 48 V) | - |
| Power-saving draw | 15 W | - |
| Peak efficiency | 95% | 91.6% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 0 | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | No | - |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Transfer switch | Yes | No |
| Pass-through rating | 100 A | - |
| Charger | 70 A | - |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | - |
| Parallel units | Yes | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Optional extra | Included |
| App | Optional add-on | No |
| Display | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | No | No |
| Design | - | High-frequency |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 444 x 328 x 240 mm (17.5 x 13.0 x 9.6 in) | 17 x 9.9 x 5.3 in |
| Weight | 66 lb | 15.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |