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The AIMS Power 250 Watt 12 Volt Modified Sine Power Inverter With USB Port is a compact, plug-and-go way to bring 120 volt AC power into your car, truck, or SUV. Plug it into your vehicle's 12 volt cigarette lighter socket, or connect it straight to a battery with the included alligator clamp cables, and you have a standard AC outlet plus a USB charging port ready for laptops, camcorders, small TVs, and other small electronics. At under a pound, it is light enough to toss in a glovebox and capable enough to keep your gear running wherever the day takes you.
This inverter supplies 250 watts of continuous power with a 500 watt surge capability, a comfortable step up from the smallest car inverters. AIMS Power lists laptops, camcorders, and small TVs among the devices it can run.
Use the cigarette lighter adapter for quick in-vehicle charging, or use the alligator clamp cables to connect directly to a 12 volt battery. That flexibility makes it just as useful at a campsite battery as it is on the dashboard.
A three-prong AC receptacle handles laptop chargers and small electronics, while the USB port takes care of phones and tablets. Need more AC outlets? AIMS Power notes the receptacle can be expanded with a simple splitter from any hardware store, as long as your total load stays within the inverter's rating.
The inverter reaches 95% efficiency at one-third load and 90% at full load, with a no-load draw under 0.4 amps. The aluminum case is designed for optimal cooling, and AIMS Power describes its operation as noise free.
Commuting and road trips. Keep a laptop, phone, and tablet charged on the go, whether you are heading to a job site or a national park.
Camping. Clip onto a 12 volt battery at the campsite to charge cameras, lights, and small electronics away from the vehicle's dash.
Mobile work. Field technicians and inspectors can run a laptop or charge tool batteries with small chargers between stops, within the 250 watt limit.
Emergency preparedness. Paired with a charged 12 volt battery, a small inverter can keep phones and small electronics going during an outage.
Versus cup holder inverters. Can-size inverters are ultra-convenient but typically top out lower. This 250 watt unit offers more headroom and the option to clamp directly to a battery.
Versus larger installed inverters. Higher-wattage inverters can run bigger loads, but they require heavy cables and permanent installation. This one is portable and ready in seconds.
Versus pure sine wave inverters. Modified sine wave output keeps the price down and works well with many chargers and small electronics. Some sensitive equipment may perform better on pure sine wave power, so check your device's requirements if you are unsure.
This may be a good fit if
Yes. It includes alligator clamp cables for direct connection to a 12 volt battery, along with a cigarette lighter adapter.
It has one AC outlet and one USB port. AIMS Power notes you can add a splitter to the AC outlet, as long as the total load stays within 250 watts.
AIMS Power describes its operation as noise free, with an aluminum case designed for optimal cooling.
AIMS Power backs this inverter with a 2 year warranty and free tech support.
The AIMS Power 250 Watt 12 Volt Modified Sine Power Inverter With USB Port is a practical, portable power source that is easy to use and easy to store, with the protections you want on anything connected to your battery. At Outbound Power, we help customers find the right power gear for how they travel, work, and prepare, from small vehicle inverters to full backup systems. If you have questions about sizing an inverter for your devices, our team is ready to help.
AIMS Power 250W 12V Modified Sine Power Inverter Specifications |
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| Continuous Output Power | 250 Watts |
| Surge Power Capability (Peak Power) | 500 Watts |
| DC Input / Operating Voltage | 10–15 Volts |
| Output Voltage | 120 Volts AC |
| Output Waveform | Modified Sine Wave |
| Output Frequency | 60 Hz |
| AC Outlet | 1 x Type 2 (3-Prong) Receptacle |
| USB Charging Port | Yes |
| Full Load Efficiency | 90% |
| 1/3 Load Efficiency | 95% |
| No Load Current | < 0.4 Amps |
| Battery Low Voltage Shutdown | 10.0 ±0.5 Volts |
| High Input Voltage Protection | 15.5V |
| No Load Minimum Operating Temperature | -15°C (5°F) |
| Full Load Maximum Operating Temperature | 55 ±5°C (Automatic Shutdown) |
| Connections | Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Alligator Clamp Cables |
| Protections | Over Temperature, Overload, AC Output Short Circuit, Low Input Voltage, High Input Voltage |
| Product Size (L × W × H) | 5¾" × 3¾" × 2¼" |
| Weight | 0.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 Years, Plus Free Tech Support |
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