CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

A iPower AP5000V VS. DuroMax XP8500E

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Winner:

DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP8500E:

  • button icon Has low oil indicator which prevents engine damage.
  • button icon Has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimize sound.
  • button icon Multi-purpose
  • button icon Has 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 XP8500E

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP8500E

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP8500E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • AMPERAGE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Warranty
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COMPARISON – A iPower AP5000V VS. DuroMax XP8500E

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is a portable generator

Starting Watts

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8,500 watts

Running Stats

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7,000watts

RV Ready

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

RV Ready

Gas Powered

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

8 hours

Recoil Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

Yes, can be used as backup if the battery is not fully charged

Electric Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it can be started with electricity

Dual Fuel

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

58.33A / 29.17A

VOLTAGE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

2.2 HP

Yes

Yes, it features a 16 horsepower

ENGINE TYPE

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

4-Cycle Air-Cooled Spark-Ignition

ENGINE SPEED

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

It is not carb complaint so it cannot be used in California

CSA Certified

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

EPA Certified

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

It is approved by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it is available to ensure a quick and easy start in areas where the weather is unpredictable

Easy to Start

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it is equipped with both electric start and recoil start options

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

7.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

11.5 hours at 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

The generator shuts off when it senses that the oil level is low

Air Cooled

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Engine Capacity

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

208cc / 7HP OHV

Yes

420 cc

Voltmeter

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, its available

Noise Level (dBA)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

72 decibel range when loaded

Multi-Purpose

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights

Heavy Duty

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it can perform heavy duties

Solar Generator

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

No

Framed for Durability

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Framed

Starting method

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Manual start and recoil starting method.

Yes

Recoil or electric

DuroMax XP8500E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Yes, it has got an open frame

Outlets

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

The generator features a TT-30R RV outlet

Yes

(4)120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (1) 10A 12V utility connector

Portable

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

Yes it is portablefor easy relocation

Weight

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

109 pounds

Yes

210 LBS

Wheel type

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

Solid-fill wheels

Handle style

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It has foldable handles

Warranty

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
No

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

24 inches x 20.5 inches x 19 inches

No

Included Accessories

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

Wheel kit

Yes

Oil funnel, spark plug wrench, tool set,Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and owner’s manual .

DuroMax XP8500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has got the oil warning flash which flashes before the low oil shut-down feature takes effect.

Low oil shutdown

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents the engine from being damaged when oil levels become too low.

Noise Level

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
Yes

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

Yes

72 dB(A)

CONCLUSION

Pros

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
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

• It is a portable equipment which enables easy transportation from one location. • It has got the never flat tires that are versatile. • it has got a variety of outlets and the unit can be easily transported with the attached wheel kit. • It runs on gas which is a convenient fuel because its readily available and so easy to store. • It has a super quiet exhaust with a built in spark arrestor which minimizes sound.

Cons

A iPower AP5000V
DuroMax XP8500E
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 generator is not CARB complaint_ it cannot be used in countries like California. • Its noise levels are a bit higher than the desired.

Overall Winner

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