SunGoldPower SPH5048P

Last updated: October 24, 2026

SunGoldPower SPH5048P
3.3/5#3 of 17 in 120 V hybrid inverters
3.3

A cheap, UL-listed 5 kW 120 V building block for cabins and backup systems. Add a second unit for 240 V.

  • 5 kWOutput
  • 48 VBattery
  • 5,500 WSolar input
  • 50 WIdle draw
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at AmazonCheck price at SunGoldPower$750

Price checked October 23, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • UL 1741 listed 5 kW unit at a low price
  • Stacks up to six units, with two or more giving 240 V
  • Takes 5,500 W of panels on 500 V strings
  • Runs from solar with no battery
Cons
  • About 50 W idle draw
  • One unit gives 120 V only
  • One-year warranty

The SunGoldPower SPH 120V family

Every SunGoldPower SPH 120V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own output.

ModelOutputRatingPrice
SunGoldPower SPH302460A3 kW2.9/5$445
SunGoldPower SPH302480A3 kW3.1/5$459
SunGoldPower SPH504880A5 kW3.2/5$589
SunGoldPower SPH5048P (this one)5 kW3.3/5$750

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its output. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberSPH5048P
Output
Output voltage120 V single-phase
Continuous output5,000 W
Surge10,000 W
Peak efficiency92%
Idle draw50 W
Transfer time10 ms
Parallel unitsUp to 6 units
Solar
Max PV power5,500 W
Max PV voltage (Voc)500 V
MPPT range120 to 450 V
MPPT trackers1
PV current per tracker22 A
Runs without batteryYes
Battery and grid
Battery voltage48 V
Battery typesLithium, lead-acid
Max charge current100 A
AC charge current40 A
Battery communicationYes
Grid sell-backYes
Generator inputNo
UL 1741Yes
Build
App monitoringOptional add-on
Dimensions446.9 x 350 x 133 mm
Weight28.7 lb
Warranty1 year
Released2022-05

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