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- A-iPower GXS5000
- DuroStar DS11000DX
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| Specification | A-iPower GXS5000 | DuroStar DS11000DX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | 4000 W | Winner: Winner: 9000 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | Winner: Winner: 11000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 68 dB | 74 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 111.6 lbs | 230 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | Winner: Winner: 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 20 h | 19 h |
| Fuel tank | 6.3 gal | 8.3 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 24 x 23.6 x 24 | 29 x 30 x 26 in |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 23 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 223 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. | 457 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4000 W | 9000 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 11000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 20 h | 19 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 8550 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 10450 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 3.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 7 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 850016881298 | 811640016722 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | 9000 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 8550 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 11000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 10450 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 3.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 20 | 19 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | Not available | 7 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 223 | 457 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper windings |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 20 | 19 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 3.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Wheel kit |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit. | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower GXS5000 is a 4000-watt gasoline generator built for homeowners and RV users who need reliable backup power without excessive noise. With 5000 watts of starting power, it can kick-start larger appliances like air conditioners and well pumps, then sustain 4000 watts of continuous output for essential devices. This wattage class handles a full home backup scenario or powers a job site with moderate tool use, but not heavy industrial equipment or multiple high-draw appliances simultaneously.
At 68 decibels, the GXS5000 runs quieter than most generators in its class. The 6.3-gallon fuel tank delivers 20 hours of runtime at 25 percent load, meaning light-duty use like charging devices or running a refrigerator stretches a full tank across an entire day. The recoil start system and included wheel kit make this a grab-and-go option for users who value simplicity over push-button convenience. | The DuroStar DS11000DX is a 9,000-watt dual fuel generator built around a 457cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeves. This wattage places it squarely in the home backup and light job site category. On gasoline, it runs 9 hours at half load and 19 hours at quarter load. On propane, runtime drops to 3.5 hours at half load and 7 hours at quarter load, making gasoline the practical choice for extended outages. The dual fuel option gives users flexibility when propane is more accessible or economical, though gasoline delivers longer operating windows per tank. At 74 dB, the noise level sits in the moderate range for this power class, meaning it will be audible but not prohibitively loud in residential settings. The 8.3-gallon fuel tank combined with the quarter-load runtime means users can stretch a single fill to nearly a full day of light operation. |
- Most PowerfulDuroStar DS11000DX9000W running
- QuietestA-iPower GXS500068 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroStar DS11000DX9h at 50% load
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