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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 316 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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77%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the POWER 500 Watt Power Inverter for its reliable power output, convenient USB charging, and overall performance. Users appreciate its ease of use, reasonable price, and compact size, making it suitable for various applications. However, some customers have reported concerns about excessive noise and potential battery drain.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for in vehicle work stations

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plenty of juice to run about anything you could need in the car. I even ran an electric heating pad for my daughter when her stomach was hurting. I use mainly to charge drill batteries, faster phone charging and charge my laptop on the go. If I needed to I could even bring along my printer if I needed to print documents on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Close to what I needed.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits underneath the shifter console of the Prius. Relatively quiet. Wish it had three outlets and more available power. It was all I could afford. Boondocking/car camping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Charger Box is Decent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The charger is very good. Sadly the cord that connects to the cars 12v compartment is too small it needs to be extended longer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Power to spare!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This 500 watt power inverter appears to be very well made and functions quite well. It stays cool when under load, and it has plenty of power for the 180 watt AC adapter to power my gaming laptop. Only wish I had purchased a true sine wave inverter, but for my current use, this model works just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Power output
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very powerful, very easy to install, don't leave plugged in or it'll kill it battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy use Power Converter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This power inverter delivered everything I was looking for. It was very easy to connect to necessary power sources to make it operational. We had power outage for 3 days recently and we were able to keep our iPhones and laptop computer charged. I would highly recommend this inverter. Easy to use and plan on taking it with us on trips camping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great up to the power it was made for. the best set up is to the battery, lower power pluged in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
      Posted .

      Thank you for the awesome feedback! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    for the price this was perfect and a life saver and it comes with cigerette lighter connector too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you so much for the great review and for choosing Cobra! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works OK...with the proper plug.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought one, tried it on two cars with the cigarette plug and returned it because I thought it was dead on arrival. Best Buy exchanged it for another one, no questions asked. I had the same problem with the second one...then I found these reviews! Once I fabricated a new cigarette plug it worked great. Very handy for keeping devices charged during car camping. Only other problem I have is that the design is rather chunky with mostly empty space inside- this really limits your mounting options. The design could be made much slimmer if the body was metal and functioned as a proper heat sink - the current design looks like a metal heat sink, but is just silver painted plastic.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    power

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    reliable to our mountain trip and even dependable its good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the fantastic review! We hope you had a great trip! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I checked the reviews and I agree that this works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Delivers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s working great, I’ve pulled all 500 Watts out of it for over an hour and it works. It’s noticeably less money than similar ones, from an established brand and I’m very happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Strong super nice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works like it said it would but you need to connect to battery to get the full 500w

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thanks for the great review and for choosing Cobra! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Remote Working at its finest

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used this to charge laptop while I was driving., Worked well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Glad to hear it worked well for your needs. Thanks so much for choosing Cobra! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Modified Sine Wave Inverter

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent 500w power supply. However, if you plan on using the full 500w then you will need to be connected directly to the battery. For this I would recommend that you get this installed somewhat permanently through Geek Squad AutoTechs. The unit can still be remkved, somewhat, easily with the thumb screws that secure the wires in and probably after removing whatever screws might be holding it down. The unit itself comes with 2 different types of wiring. One is a cigarette / power outlet plug that is good for a maximum of 150w. The other is a short battery clamp style to use directly with the battery. This really only allows usage near your battery location.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It didnt exactly work for what i bought it for but its useful

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for choosing Cobra! While we're sorry to hear it didn’t quite meet your original need, we're glad it's still been beneficial to you. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-543-1608. cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Production Proper

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My crew was happy! It works well super!! Thank you!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are glad to hear this! Thanks so much for choosing Cobra. cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works good for most part

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works ok, just didnt realize the full 500w was only usable through the clamps. And only 140w max i believe using the in vehicle power

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for your review. The 12V Accessory Cable can support on average up to 120 Watts. Please refer to your vehicle's manual for more information on the maximum load your accessory port can handle. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-543-1608. cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for remotely working on the road

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is a beast works great for powering my 17 inch MacBook Pro. It’s more bulky than others but so far it’s more reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for traveling!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what i needed when traveling long distance. Its great to have in my car and ive never had any issues with my phone chargers plugging in. I'd highly recimmend this product b

    I would recommend this to a friend