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| Specification | A-iPower SC2300i | Honda EB2800i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 1800 W | Winner: Winner: 2500 W |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | 62 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 50.7 lbs | 67.7 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | Winner: Winner: 11.9 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 2.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21.7 x 14 x 20.9 | 16.9 x 17.6 x 18.9 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | 186 cc Honda GC190LA 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1800 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 2300 W | 2800 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 | 10 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 10 h | 11.9 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 851217006978 | 786102007351 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Generator Type | Generator | Not available |
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1800 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2300 | 2800 |
| Rated Watts (Gasoline) | 1800 | Not available |
| Peak Watts (Gasoline) | 2300 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 11.9 |
| AC Outlet Types | AC outlets1x 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 186 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 11.9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Oil, funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and parallel cables | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and parallel cables | No |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | SC2300i | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SC2300i is a 1800-watt inverter generator built around a Yamaha 80cc OHV 4-stroke engine. It delivers 2300 starting watts on gasoline, making it capable of powering most household appliances, power tools, and sensitive electronics simultaneously. The 1.1-gallon fuel tank runs for 10 hours at 25% load, which means users can operate small devices like laptops, phone chargers, and LED lights for an entire day without refueling. At 50% load, the runtime drops to zero hours according to specs, indicating the generator cannot sustain mid-range continuous loads for extended periods. This unit targets RV travelers, campers, and homeowners who need portable backup power in a lightweight package rather than a workhorse for sustained heavy-duty operation. | The Honda EB2800i is a 2800-watt, 120V industrial inverter generator designed for jobsite use, offering quiet, fuel-efficient, and stable power suitable for sensitive equipment and electronics. |