Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- CPI500W
- SKU:
- 6415323
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the power output, overall performance, and USB charging capabilities of the POWER 500 Watt Power Inverter. The inverter is also praised for its ease of use, compact size, and reasonable price. However, some customers have noted that the inverter can be a little noisy. Additionally, a few customers have reported an unpleasant smell and concerns about battery life.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Power output
Inverter
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good packaging, very easy to use and runs all that we need and more on trips.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .It is great to hear that you are happy with the performance and ease of your power inverter. Thank you for choosing Cobra!
- Cons mentioned:Noise level
Fragile
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It broke within two months. When it was working, it made a lot of noise. do not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your review. In order to assist you better, we need a bit more information. Please check a few things:
1. Is the battery low and in need of charging?
2. Are the battery cables securely connected?
3. Is there a loose connection in the 12V vehicle accessory port (if you are using a 12V power cord)?
4. Is the appliance drawing excessive power from the battery?
Feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. We’re happy to help!
- Pros mentioned:Power output
Great Inverter Good Price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for having backup power in power outages. Turns my car into a mini generator. Use the battery clamps to hook to your car battery. Crank the car in idle and plug in an extension cord to run a couple of lamps and even a TV! Great for basics. I can also use while at the camp site to power my phone's, radios, or laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Power output
Great little unit
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This power inverter is a really good value for the price. With two outlets and 500 watts of power, it was enough to run the equipment I plugged into it. The bonus is the fast charge USB outlet. I didn't have to plug into the power outlet also.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Mr
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you connect this directly to a car battery this unit works well. However...when operating on cigarette lighter it would not power my MacBook ProSpecs say it should...it didn't. The cooling fan is very noisy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Works well
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Charge my phone, computer and works well. Can't ask for more. Keeps devices charged on the go.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks for the great review and for choosing Cobra.
- Pros mentioned:Usb
It is ok power inverter
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It struggles to start a small fan. Otherwise it works with laptop chargers, small tv etc
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for choosing Cobra. The POWER 500 inverter is ideal for small fans. To better assist, we would need more details. Please contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help and look forward to hearing from you!
- Pros mentioned:Power output
Great Inverter!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to replace an old 400W. Plugged in and it fired up and has been running great with no issues. Has a power switch to power it on and off without having to unplug it, which is nice.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Power output
Converter
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good unit off you need some extra juice. Go cobra!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Power output
Great inverter
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work great for what you need extra power with protection
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Power output
Best inverter I could purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. The only thing I would change is the cord to the 12V outlet is about a foot too short. Other than that this unit works well. I work out of the truck occasionally and this unit kept my laptop powered up and my IPad.
I would recommend this to a friend Recommend
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb product great deal and Superb customer service!! 5 star's ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for choosing Cobra! We appreciate the recommendation.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very simple and reliable. Works like a charm. However I’m not sure if the plug itself is too long or my outlet is too short. The connection is very prone to fall out if touched
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Cobra
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For its price and its power rating I haven’t came across anything better. Love how it have a usb C port as well as a USBA port.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you so much for the great review!
- Pros mentioned:Size
great inverter
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very nice, compact inverter. Quiet operation and good power capacity for it's size.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you so much for the great review!
Not so please
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this power bank but I do not feel comfortable with it. I thought it overheated but I'm not sure if that was normal. So I can not recommend to purchase or not. Do your own research.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks for your feedback. If the inverter begins to overheat, it will trigger a temperature overload. The red light will blink and the unit will shut down automatically to protect itself. It will then monitor the temperature and attempt to restart once levels are safe. This is a normal safety feature built into the inverter. If you’d like us to walk through any troubleshooting with you, feel free to reach out to our support team at 800-543-1608.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Power charger
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this so I can work even when I’m traveling. It has never failed me. It is very handy and easy to plug in. One of my best purchase so far.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Power output
It works very well
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Powerful and convenient. I would recomend it without hesitation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review and for recommending our product!
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Gets the job done
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happy to say it Works as expected. Gets the job done!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks for the amazing review!
- Pros mentioned:Power output
Does What I Need It To
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this to be able to charge/run laptops and other electronics during road trips. It works perfectly and offers enough wattage to charge/run multiple devices simultaneously.
I would recommend this to a friend