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- A-iPower SC2000i
- Yamaha EF3000iS
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2000i | Yamaha EF3000iS |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 2800 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 3000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 58 dB | Winner: Winner: 54.5 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs | 136 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 7 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 18.6 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 3.4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21 x 12.5 x 19 | 26.8 x 17.5 x 21.9 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke, 79 cc | 171 cc Yamaha MZ175 OHV 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 | 2800 W |
| Starting watts | 2000 W | 3000 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 | 18.6 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 851217006008 | 810856030645 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | 2800 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 3000 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 18.6 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | AC outlets1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Yamaha MZ175 OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 171 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 18.6 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | Not available |
| 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 | Battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 3 |
| 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 Yamaha EF3000iS is a 3000-watt inverter generator designed for quiet operation and portability, featuring advanced technologies like Smart Throttle and Noise Block, and backed by a 3-year limited warranty. |
- Most PowerfulYamaha EF3000iS2800W running
- QuietestYamaha EF3000iS54.5 dB
- Longest RuntimeA-iPower SC2000i7h at 50% load
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