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- A-iPower SC2000i
- Energizer eZV4800
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2000i | Energizer eZV4800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 1600 W | Winner: Winner: 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 4800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 58 dB | 70 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 78 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 11.8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 16.2 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 3.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21 x 12.5 x 19 | 18 x 17 x 21 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke, 79 cc | 223 cc 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1600 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | 4800 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 | 11.8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | N/A |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 851217006008 | 628963400837 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | 3600 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 4800 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 11.8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 223 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 11.8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel, dual port USB adapter, RV adapter, and parallel cables | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 3 |
| Part Number | SC2000iV | INVEZV4800AD |
| 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 Energizer eZV4800 is a 3,600-watt inverter generator built on a 223cc 4-stroke engine. This wattage class handles mid-range household loads: refrigerators, window air conditioners, power tools, and multiple devices simultaneously. The 78-pound weight and 18 x 17 x 21 inch footprint make it portable enough for job sites and camping trips, yet substantial enough to deliver real power without constant refueling. Gasoline fuel means no special storage concerns, and the inverter output protects laptops, phones, and televisions from voltage spikes. |
- Most PowerfulEnergizer eZV48003600W running
- QuietestA-iPower SC2000i58 dB
- Longest RuntimeEnergizer eZV480011.8h at 50% load
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