Compare Generators Side-by-Side

Generator

Generator

2500 W

54 lbs

9 h

10 h

120

120

80 cc Yamaha OHV 4-stroke

145 cc Dinking OHV 4-stroke

Recoil

Recoil, Electric, Remote

3 years

1 years

2500 W

2800 W

9 h

10 h

CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023

EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023

850016881755

2000

2500

6.5

1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)

1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R)

60

60

Yamaha OHV 4-stroke

Dinking OHV 4-stroke

10W-30

9

10

Low oil and overload protection

Oil, funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and parallel cables

3

The A-iPower SC2500i is a 2000-watt inverter generator built around a Yamaha 80cc OHV 4-stroke engine. This wattage class handles essential household appliances, small power tools, and recreational equipment simultaneously. Think refrigerator plus microwave plus laptop charging at the same time. The 2500-watt peak rating gives it headroom to start high-inrush devices like air compressors or small air conditioning units without stalling. At 49.9 pounds, this unit sits at the grab-and-go threshold where one person can carry it to a campsite, tailgate, or storage shelf without strain. Inverter technology means the output is electronically regulated to stay within 3% voltage variance. This protection matters for laptops, phones, and televisions that can suffer permanent damage from dirty power. The SC2500i runs on standard gasoline, which is available everywhere and costs less per hour than propane alternatives. With a 1.1-gallon tank, the refueling cycle is predictable. At half load you get 6.5 hours before the pump runs dry. At quarter load, 9 hours. For weekend camping or a single-day job site, this eliminates the mid-use refueling hassle.

The Genmax GM2800iAE is a 2800-watt gasoline inverter generator with CO Detect, suitable for emergency home power, outdoor activities, and RV use. Its inverter technology ensures clean power for sensitive electronics and it features multiple starting options for convenience.