Wagan 2016-6 700 Watt Continuous Power Slim Line AC Inverter

by Wagan

Product Features

• 2 AC grounded outlets and 2 USB ports
• Overload protection and indicator
• Auto reset short circuit protection
• Low battery shutdown when DC voltage falls
• Includes DC cable with clamps

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0034G5DG8
• Item model number: 2016-6
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,393 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

It's portability at it's best. The Smart AC Inverter allows you to run your small electronics, like laptop computers, mobile appliances and other AC applications from just about anywhere. Your 700 Watt USB Power Inverter converts 12V DC battery power to 110V AC household electrical power. It also includes a USB port. You use the inverter in your vehicle to operate many types of appliances that use AC or USB power, such as TVs, VCRs, portable computers, power tools and lights for emergency or camping use. The inverter works with your vehicle’s engine turned on or off (accessory mode). Use this inverter to run your home 110v AC and USB electrical devices anywhere you go. Easily get DC to AC power for your vehicle, travel, home or outdoor activities. It provides a continuous output of up to 700 Watts. This unit has two AC outlets. Includes DC cable with clamps. Continuous Use: 700 Watt, Peak Surge Power: 1800 Watt, AC Voltage Output: 110 Volt, Optimum Efficiency: 90.00 percent, No Load Current Draw: less than 0.95 Ampere, Input Voltage Range: 10 to 15 Volt. Cooling Fan, Low Battery Alarm and Auto Low Battery Shutdown are included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, January 25, 2011

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Wiyefff (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagan 2016-6 700 Watt Continuous Power Slim Line AC Inverter (Automotive)

I gave this product 3 stars because it didn't come with an adapter for the cigarette lighter. It would've helped to include that with the description. I wanted more power available for plugging in items in the car. I returned this to Amazon for a refund.

Apparently, 400 watts is the max for a car to supply. I have the 400 watt inverter and it works well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, September 27, 2011

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Houston wildlife (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagan 2016-6 700 Watt Continuous Power Slim Line AC Inverter (Automotive)

It's a cheap 700W inverter, but definitely works well enough. I haven't measured the true power output, but it cranks out 300W all day with no problems. The waveform generator isn't the best in world (to be expected at this price point) so some of my AC-DC inverters (for example, my laptop's) emit a bit of a hum, but the waveform is sinusoidal enough to run them without problem and I don't have any worries about damaging them.

It has an low-battery shutoff, an over-volatage detector, and its own fuses so it should be able to protect itself, your electronics, and your vehicle's battery without problem.

My only real gripe is that even at this price point, the provided cables should be twice as long. However, longer ones are available for not much coin.

Just as a note for people in the market for inverters, any inverter over 200W needs to be directly connected to the battery, regardless of what the manufacturer claims. This inverter will NOT plug into your lighter or accessory socket and nor should you try it, unless you like blowing fuses.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid unit...but no cig adapter, August 18, 2011

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Bermerica - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagan 2016-6 700 Watt Continuous Power Slim Line AC Inverter (Automotive)

I wasn't paying attention when I bought this unit (700 watt) and assumed it had a cig adapter that I could simply plug in. It doesn't (and yes, I see from the description that it never said that it did). That said, it's super-easy to clamp on to the car battery and it worked really well. I did not hard-wire it in to use while the vehicle was moving-- just while stopped.

Takeaway- good unit, but don't buy if you need the cig adapter.