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- A-iPower SC2000i
- AIVOLT VS1600101
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2000i | AIVOLT VS1600101 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Not available |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 1600 W | 1260 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 2000 W | 1600 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 58 dB | Winner: Winner: 57 dB |
| Weight | 46 lbs | Winner: Winner: 28 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 7 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 8 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 3.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21 x 12.5 x 19 | 16.93″L x 9.92″W x 15.75″H |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | 3 % | 3 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke, 79 cc | 60cc 4-strokes OHV air-cooled engine |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1600 W | 1260 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | 1600 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 | 7 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 8 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | Complies with Emissions Standards |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 851217006008 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | 1260 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 1600 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 8 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | Two 120V 20A outlets |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 4 Stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 60 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | 100% copper |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Idle Control System | Not available | Automatic Idle Control |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Built-in overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel, dual port USB adapter, RV adapter, and parallel cables | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Part Number | SC2000iV | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SC2000i is a 1600-watt inverter generator built around a compact 79cc Yamaha engine. This wattage class handles essential household appliances, power tools, and sensitive electronics without breaking a sweat. The unit runs gasoline and delivers 2000 watts of peak power for startup surges, then settles into 1600 running watts for continuous operation. Because the inverter technology holds THD at just 3 percent, laptops, smartphones, and televisions stay protected from electrical noise that would degrade their components or trigger surge protectors. The 1.1-gallon fuel tank stretches to 10 hours at quarter load, meaning a full tank covers a typical day of camping or backup power without a refuel cycle. At 46 pounds, this generator bridges the gap between true portability and real power output. It is not a toy, but it is not a burden either. | The AIVOLT VS1600101 is a gasoline inverter generator with a rated wattage of 1260 and a peak wattage of 1600. |
- Most PowerfulA-iPower SC2000i1600W running
- QuietestAIVOLT VS160010157 dB
- Longest RuntimeA-iPower SC2000i7h at 50% load
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