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| Specification | A-iPower SC2500i | Yamaha EF2800i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 2000 W | Winner: Winner: 2500 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 2800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 52 dB | 65 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 49.9 lbs | 68 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 6.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 9 h | 14.7 h |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 2.6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 21.7 x 14 x 20.9 | 19.2 x 15.6 x 16.7 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | 2.5 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | Yamaha MZ175 OHV 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 | 2000 W | 2500 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 | 14.7 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 850016881755 | 799530396645 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 2000 | 2500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 2800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6.5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 14.7 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Yamaha OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 171 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 9 | 14.7 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 6.5 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | No | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and parallel cables | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| 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 Yamaha EF2800i is a lightweight and quiet inverter generator capable of powering a range of devices, from power tools to sensitive electronics, making it suitable for home backup, job sites, and on-the-go use. |