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- A-iPower SC2500i
- Westinghouse iGen2800DFc
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| Specification | A-iPower SC2500i | Westinghouse iGen2800DFc |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | Winner: Winner: 52 dB |
| Weight | 49.9 lbs | Winner: Winner: 45.4 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 6.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 9 h | 12 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21.7 x 14 x 20.9 | 19.1 x 11.7 x 18 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | 98 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve. |
| 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 | 2000 W | 2200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 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 | 6.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 9 h | 12 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 1980 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 2520 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 38 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 850016881755 | 850060639838 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 2200 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 1980 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 2800 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 2520 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6.5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | Not available | 38 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | 98 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 98 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Not available | Copper |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6.5 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and parallel cables | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and propane hose |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | 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 Westinghouse iGen2800DFc is a 2200-watt dual-fuel inverter generator that runs on gasoline or propane. Its lightweight 45.4-pound frame and 52 dBA noise level make it suitable for RV camping, backup power, and job sites where portability and quiet operation matter. |
- Most PowerfulWestinghouse iGen2800DFc2200W running
- QuietestA-iPower SC2500i52 dB
- Longest RuntimeA-iPower SC2500i6.5h at 50% load
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