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- A-iPower SC2000i
- DuroMax XP9500iH
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2000i | DuroMax XP9500iH |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 1600 W | Winner: Winner: 7600 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 9500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 58 dB | 61 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 216 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 21 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 7.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21 x 12.5 x 19 | 26.2 x 25 x 29.6 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | 3 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke, 79 cc | 459 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1600 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | 9500 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 | 11 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 21 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 7200 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 9025 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 | 5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 9.5 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 851217006008 | 811640017026 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 7200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 9500 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 9025 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 21 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | Not available | 9.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 459 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 459 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron | cast_iron_sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 21 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and 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 | Funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, propane hose, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 5 |
| 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 DuroMax XP9500iH is a 7,600-watt dual-fuel inverter generator built for whole-home backup and job-site power. Running on either gasoline or propane, it delivers 9,500 starting watts to handle motor inrush demands from air conditioners, well pumps, and power tools. The inverter produces clean 3% THD power, meaning laptops, televisions, and medical equipment run safely without risk of voltage spikes. This is a stationary or semi-portable unit. At 216 pounds, it requires wheels or multiple people to move, making it suited for permanent installation or fixed-location backup rather than frequent relocation.
The fuel flexibility matters in extended outages. Gasoline runs 11 hours at half load before refueling, while propane stretches to 5 hours at the same draw. At quarter load, gasoline delivers 21 hours of runtime, propane 9.5 hours. For homeowners choosing between fuel types, gasoline offers longer intervals between refills, propane offers cleaner storage and no fuel degradation over months. |
- Most PowerfulDuroMax XP9500iH7600W running
- QuietestA-iPower SC2000i58 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroMax XP9500iH11h at 50% load
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