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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201513 | Genmax GM5500i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | Winner: Winner: 5000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 6500 W | 5500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 64 dB | Winner: Winner: 62 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 102.1 lbs | 116.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | Winner: Winner: 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 18 h | 13 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.5 gal | 3.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 25.2 x 20.5 x 22.6 | 21.1 x 18.5 x 24 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | 3 % | ≤3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 224 cc OHV 4-stroke | 312 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5000 W | 5000 W |
| Starting watts | 6500 W | 5500 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 | 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 18 h | 13 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | true |
| UPC | 817198028729 | 768494055455 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 5500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 18 | 13 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Dinking OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 224 | 312 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | SAE 10W/30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 18 | 13 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and dual port USB adapter | Funnel, tool kit, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion 6500-Watt Inverter Generator with CO Shield® offers 6500 starting watts and 5000 running watts, featuring quiet operation at 64 dBA, extended run time up to 18 hours at 25% load, and clean power suitable for sensitive electronics. | The Genmax GM5500i is a 5,000-watt gasoline inverter generator built around a 312cc OHV engine. It delivers enough continuous power for multiple household appliances, power tools, and sensitive electronics simultaneously. Because it uses inverter technology, the GM5500i produces power clean enough for laptops, gaming consoles, and medical devices, a trait that separates it from conventional open-frame generators at similar wattage levels. |
