Best 2000W Power Inverter in 2022 (Reviews and Comparison)

1. Ampeak 2000W Power Inverter

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The Ampeak power inverter is a user-friendly option with several outstanding features:

Its rated power is 2000W but peak power goes up to 4000W. The DC input range is 12.8V to 13.2V. The AC output range is between 105V and 125V. This model is a modified sine wave inverter, which is not ideal if it’s needed to run appliances or medical equipment. Ampeak offers an 18 month warranty. The company also has 24-hour customer support.

This model has several safety features and is ETL certified. It has overload, short circuit, over voltage, low voltage and overheat protections that automatically shut down the unit. The digital display on the front shows not only input and output but also if any protection modes are in use. There is also an audible alarm. Inside the housing are two cooling fans to prevent heat damage to the electronics. The inverter comes with fully insulated ring terminal cables which are safer than alligator clips. It has reset buttons for each outlet and an independent power button.

With an ABS thermoplastic shell, its construction is very sturdy and can withstand high temperatures. The design of the unit is compact, and it looks streamlined compared to other inverters. There are mounting slots on the sides to secure the inverter. The item weight is 8.69 pounds. The Ampeak inverter features three AC outlets, plus one USB port. There is also a slot for a wired remote control option.

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The BESTEK power inverter is a more rugged unit with a bit more power to back up its looks, but lacks some common features:

The BESTEK inverter provides 2000W continuous and 2300W max non-continuous power. The surge power peak is 4600W. The DC input is 12and the AC output range is between 110V and 120V. This model is also a modified sine wave inverter. BESTEK offers an 18-month warranty.

This inverter has an external set of six 50A fuses and comes with an additional set for replacement. It does not include a digital display and instead has a red-green indicator light and an alarm. It also has an internal fan. The BESTEK also boasts full isolation voltage protection. The inverter comes with four alligator clip cables which must all be used at once, compared to just two cables on the other inverters. It does not feature any safety certifications.

The housing on the BESTEK inverter is aluminum alloy, giving it an industrial finish. BESTEK has also included a carrying handle along the top of the unit and a lip for securing the inverter on both the front and back. It has a toggle power switch, making it easy to tell whether it’s on or off. The item weight is 9.6 pounds.

The BESTEK inverter has three AC outlets and no USB ports. It does not have an option for remote control.

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The AIMS power inverter is the more affordable pure sine wave unit we reviewed, with some good features:

The AIMS inverter’s rated power is 2000W and its peak is 4000W. The DC input is 12V and it converts to 120V AC. It is a pure sine wave inverter, so it is suitable for powering sensitive equipment. AIMS offers a two-year warranty and lifetime technical support.

This inverter is ETL listed to UL 458 and has two indicator lights at the front of the unit. It has an automatic shutdown function for input under- and over-voltage protection. It also includes dual cooling fans within the housing. The inverter looks to have a durable metal housing with ridges for bump protection. It has a lip along either side for mounting, but it doesn’t appear to be as useful as that of the other units. It does not come with any cables. The item weight is 12.77 pounds.

The AIMS inverter has two AC outlets and one USB port. It has a remote control option as well.

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The Xantrex PROwatt SW 2000 inverter is the most expensive unit on our list but advertises the ability to handle heavy-duty power:

Its rated power is actually only 1800W for continuous and 2000W for non-continuous, and just 3000W at its peak. However, it boasts the ability to handle starting up demanding electrical loads like microwaves and variable-speed power tools. Its DC input is 12V and its AC output range is 104v-127V. It is also a pure sine wave inverter. Xantrex offers a two-year warranty.

This model meets UL 458 standards and features the same safety features as the other inverters on this list. However, it has the added option for ignition lockout to prevent battery drain, but only when using the optional remote control add-on.

The construction of this unit is the cheapest-looking so far. It does have a digital display, though. The mounting brackets are similar to that of the AIMS with four simple slots to slide onto screws. It also does not appear to come with cables. The item weight is 8.82 pounds.

The Xantrex inverter has two AC outlets with GFCI protection and a USB port. There is also an option for remote control.

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The Krieger power inverter is a sleek option that comes with the most generous warranty and an installation kit:

Another modified sine wave inverter, the Krieger model’s rated power is 2000W continuous and 4000W peak. It converts 12V DC to 120V AC. Krieger boasts three-year parts and labor warranty.

The Krieger inverter has all the standard safety features for voltage and temperature protection. It also has an LCD screen which displays the input, output and battery level in addition to the warning indicator.

The Krieger model is well-designed with a sleek black and yellow housing. It has metal prongs for mounting purposes on the sides. Inside is a set of aluminum heat sinks as well as a cooling fan. It also has a display selector switch at the front and a main power toggle switch at the back. The inverter comes with an installation kit including cables, a fuse kit and a remote control which other inverters sell separately. The item weight is 7 pounds.

The Krieger unit has two AC outlets and two USB ports. It has an option for a wired remote control, which it comes with.