We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Compact black power inverter with two AC outlets and two USB ports on the front, 12V cigarette lighter plug and short cable

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite PV400USB 400W power inverter 12V 120V 2 USB 2 outlet

SKU CH-VA3M-E5CKX MPN PV400USB

Converts 12V DC to 120V AC with 400W continuous and 800W peak output, plus 2.1A and 1.0A USB ports

  • Outlet2 × 5-15R
  • Cord length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Input12 V DC
  • Voltage output120 V AC
  • Output power400 USB
  • Output peak power800 W

Output Watt Capacity 400 W + USB

  • Powers laptops and phones with 400 W continuous AC output
  • Handles startup surges up to 800 W peak power
  • Charges two USB devices simultaneously at 2.1 A and 1.0 A
  • Connects via 12 V DC cigarette lighter or battery cables
  • Supplies standard 120 V AC from two 5-15R outlets

Compact car inverter

The Tripp Lite PV400USB converts 12V DC battery power into 120V AC electricity for mobile use. It delivers 400 watts continuous output with an 800 watt peak capacity. The unit suits drivers who need to run laptops, tablets, phones or small entertainment devices while on the road.

Dual AC outlets and USB ports

Two 5-15R sockets accept standard household plugs for powering larger devices. A 2.1A USB port and a 1.0A USB port charge phones and tablets directly without extra adapters. The 3-foot cord and included cigarette lighter plug allow quick setup in most vehicle cabins.

Upgrade from single-outlet adapters

This model replaces basic inverters that offer only one AC socket or lack dedicated USB charging. The jump is worth it when you regularly power a laptop and charge two phones at the same time. It does not suit appliances that draw more than 400 watts continuously.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in DC-to-AC Power Inverters, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $58.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 866 comparable items (median $25.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Model namePV400USB
Ports & slots
Input12 V DC
Power
Voltage output120 V AC
Output power400 USB
Output peak power800 W
Continuous watts400 W
Size & build
Cord length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size182 × 179 × 69 mm
In the box
In the boxPV400USB 400 W PowerVerter Ultra-Compact Car Inverter
Warranty information
Owner's Manual
More details
Outlet2 × 5-15R

Other versions of this model

4 more in the same range

Questions about this item

What continuous and peak wattage does the 12 V DC to 120 V AC inverter deliver?

The unit supplies 400 W continuous and 800 W peak from a 12 V DC source to two 5-15R 120 V AC outlets.

Which cable set is needed to connect the inverter to a vehicle battery or 12 V socket?

It includes battery cables for direct connection and a 3-foot cord with a cigarette-lighter plug for the 12 V socket.

How are the two USB charging ports rated and how should they be used?

One USB port provides 2.1 A and the other 1.0 A; plug devices directly into the ports for charging while the inverter is powered.

More in DC-to-AC Power Inverters

Similar items