Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 vs Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000

Last updated: October 24, 2026

The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 leads on features, value and efficiency. The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 costs $865.65 less ($1,216.32 vs $2,081.97).

Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 vs Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000

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.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightXantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000Xantrex Freedom SW 3000
Overall rating3.6/53.1/5
Value 30%52 $0.61 per continuous watt41 $0.69 per continuous watt
Idle draw 15%50 idle draw not published (neutral score used)13 3 A idle (about 36 W) with nothing plugged in
Safety listing 15%100 ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement100 ETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement
Warranty 15%25 2-year warranty25 2-year warranty
Features 15%75 optional remote, app add-on, lithium charge profile, hardwire terminal, display40 optional remote, app add-on, hardwire terminal; no lithium charge profile
Efficiency 10%67 91% peak efficiency (maker rating)56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating)

Specifications

Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000Xantrex Freedom SW 3000
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter-chargerPure sine wave inverter-charger
Continuous power2,000 W3,000 W
Surge power4,000 W for 5 s6,000 W for 5 s
DC input range10.1 to 18 V10 to 16 V
Idle draw-3 A (36 W)
Power-saving draw-0.7 A
Peak efficiency91%90%
Connections
AC outlets00
GFCI outletsNoNo
Hardwire terminalYesYes
USB portsNoneNone
Transfer switchYesYes
Charger100 A150 A
Lithium charge profileYesNo
Parallel unitsNoYes
Control and build
RemoteOptional extraOptional extra
AppOptional add-onOptional add-on
DisplayYesNo
Safety listingETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine SupplementETL listed to CSA 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement
Coolingload-controlled fanload-controlled fan
Dimensions15.4 x 10.8 x 4.9 in (390 x 275 x 125 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges15.25 x 13.5 x 7.75 in (387 x 343 x 197 mm)
Weight17.1 lb60.5 lb
Warranty2 years2 years
Released2020-042013-04

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