CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

A iPower AP5000V VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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Winner:

DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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Runners Up:

A iPower AP5000V

Reasons to buy A iPower AP5000V :

  • button icon It’s a mini portable generator
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
  • button icon Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon Starts at 4000 watts and runs at 3000 watts
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
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COMPARISON – A iPower AP5000V VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Features a mini size that is portable to move from one place to another

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

The A-iPower AP4000 provides 4,000 watts of starting power

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

The A-iPower AP4000 provides 3,000 watts of running power

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

RV ready – This generator is built with a TT-30R RV outlet for your convenience when Rving.

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It provides an average run time of 12 hours at 50% load.

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

2.2 HP

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It's 223cc great gen, start normally on 2nd pull

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

EPA Certified

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Hassle free starting method. All you do is pull start for the generator to run

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4.0 gallon, large heavy duty all steel construction fuel tank provides up to 12 hours of run time at 50% load

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It provides an average run time of 12 hours at 50% load.

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

This generator will shut down immediately low oil is detected in the fuel tank.

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

208cc / 7HP OHV

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

58 dBA @ 50% Load – 21’ / 7m, 68 dBA – 75% Load @ 21’ / 7m

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – can provide emergency power in homes, camps, while fishing, hunting, tailgating

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can handle heavy duty appliances – provides emergency power and keeps your appliances connected

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Manual start and recoil starting method.

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

The generator features a TT-30R RV outlet

Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

109 pounds

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Comfort grip handles – easily accessible when moving generator to another place

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

24 inches x 20.5 inches x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Wheel kit

Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and Owner's Manual

DuroMax XP12000EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Comprises of low oil and over load protection system. Indicates when oil is low

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Automatically shuts down when oil is minimum in the 1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

58 dBA @ 50% Load – 21’ / 7m, 68 dBA – 75% Load @ 21’ / 7m

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- Generator is able to handle heavy duty appliances and provides emergency power to keeps your appliances connected - Features high beginning watts 1200 watts and 900 running watts for gasoline - Complies with the CARB standards for safety and is EPA certified for safety - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism that is user friendly - RV ready through its multipurpose and heavy duty ability for both indoors and outdoors - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine when oil is too low or too much - Has a non leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type - On top and easily accessible handle style with a rubberized material to give you a soft handle - Comes with 12 V battery cables of included accessories - Features a lightweight 35 lbs and a compact size - 58 decibels quiet mode system to helps you enjoy quiet running - This brand comes with a 1 year warranty - Provides emergency power for up to 12 hours on a 50% load of gasoline - Also contains an engine switch for on and off

Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It is not built with wheels to help with movement - Doesn’t use solar as a fuel type - Cold start technology is not included in the generator - Not able to electric start or use a remote control system - Generator uses fuel which may be inflammable if not uses well

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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