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  • NorthStar e14000s
  • AIVOLT VS1600101
  • Model e14000s
    Model e14000s

    NorthStar 12,000W Gas Generator

    12000W
    Running
    73 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model VS1600101
    Model VS1600101

    AIVOLT 1,260W Gas Inverter Generator

    1260W
    Running
    57 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationNorthStar e14000sAIVOLT VS1600101
General
Product type
Generator
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Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
InverterNoYes
Parallel capableNoYes
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 12000 W
1260 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 14000 W
1600 W
Noise (lower limit)
73 dB
Winner: Winner: 57 dB
Weight
388 lbs
Winner: Winner: 28 lbs
Run time @50% load
Winner: Winner: 10 h
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Run time @25% load
Not available—
8 h
Fuel tank
12 gal
3.5 gal
Fuel gaugeYesNo
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
43 x 36 x 35
16.93″L x 9.92″W x 15.75″H
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240 60 Hz
120 Volts (AC)
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
Not available—
GFCI outletsYesNo
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesNo
THD
<5% %
3 %
Engine
Engine
NorthStar e670 OHV 4-stroke
60cc 4-strokes OHV air-cooled engine
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Electric
Not available—
Warranty
Warranty
4 years
2 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
12000 W
1260 W
Starting watts
14000 W
1600 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
Not available—
8 h
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
true
Compliance
EPA
Complies with Emissions Standards
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesNo
Neutral
true
Not available—
UPC
840321737434
Not available—
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
12000
1260
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
14000
1600
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
Not available—
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
8
AC Outlet Types
3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R)
Two 120V 20A outlets
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
60
Engine & construction
Engine Type
OHV 4-stroke
4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
669
60
Alternator Winding Material
Not available—
100% copper
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
8
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10
Not available—
Controls & display
Idle Control System
Not available—
Automatic Idle Control
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Built-in overload protection
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Included Accessories
Funnel, battery, and wheel kit
Not available—
Warranty & identification
Residential Warranty
Not available—
2
Commercial Warranty
4
Not available—
Additional specs
Summary
The NorthStar e14000s is a commercial-grade EFI portable generator with electric start, delivering 14,000 surge watts and 12,000 rated watts. It features a NorthStar e670 OHV EFI engine, Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, and a heavy-duty steel exoskeleton for durability.
The AIVOLT VS1600101 is a gasoline inverter generator with a rated wattage of 1260 and a peak wattage of 1600.
  • Most Powerful
    NorthStar e14000s
    12000W running
  • Quietest
    AIVOLT VS1600101
    57 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    NorthStar e14000s
    10h at 50% load
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