CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4000S VS. ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W

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Winner:

DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4000S:

  • button icon Portable Generator
  • button icon Start-Camping & RV Ready
  • button icon 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts
  • button icon High voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
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Runners Up:

ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W

Reasons to buy ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W :

  • button icon 5 output modes
  • button icon Comes with a silent performance
  • button icon Portable and easy to transport
  • button icon Built with a battery management system
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Gas Powered
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • Gas Powered
  • Recoil Start
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Framed for Durability
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4000S VS. ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Yes

Yes, it is very lightweight – can be carried with a single hand

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

4,000 watts

Yes

350 watts and UPS peak power of 500 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

3,300 watts

Yes

288 watts during runtime

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

Portable design and smaller dimensions – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

No

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Yes

6 - 9 hours in full sun solar charge. 7 – 8 hours on AC input charge

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

No

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

Yes

Uses solar or electricity from wall outlet

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Solar fuel type or wall outlet charge

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

27.50A

Yes

5V2.1 Amps for USB and 5V3 Amps

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

120 V

Yes

Uses DC 12 V for cigarette lighter output. AC 110 V input and DC 12.6-18 V for solar charging input

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

60Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

7 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

4- Stroke

Yes

Is battery powered

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

3600 RPM

No

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

No

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

It uses cold start technology in order to be able to perform in cold weather.

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because it has got only one start type

Yes

No effort required to start – just click on the on/off power button

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

3.96 Gallons

No

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

12.3 hours

No

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it has a low oil shut off which protects the engine

Yes

Uses lightening bar to indicate – 6 bars reflect remaining power level in real time. Turn on AC output on/off to see power level.

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled since it has got a forced air cooling system

Yes

Hyper temperature resisting battery. Built with 2 cooling vents –cools the generator to prevent over heating

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

208 cc

Yes

High density lithium battery. Can deliver long hours

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

69Db-it has got two pairs of isolated motor mounts which reduce noise levels

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can serve as a household backup generator as well as a construction power source

Yes

Features 3 in 1 charging and supply. Acts as emergency backup in homes, offices , and provides off grid power supply for camps and tailgating

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Yes

Deliver heavy duty performance. Charges devices, powers appliances and lights up bulbs

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

Yes

Can be solar charged. Green light when fully charged and red light when charging

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Framed

No

Starting method

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Solar powered start – click on the power button

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

it has got an open frame

Yes

Open frame all round

Outlets

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Two 120V 20A GFCI Outlet and one 120 30A Twist Lock

Yes

AC Output x 4: AC 110 50 Hz, USB Output x 4: 5V2.1A Type-C Output: 5V3 A, DC Output: 9V-12V/15V and Cigarette Output Port: 12V

Portable

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

Anyone can carry to any destination

Weight

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

105 LBS/

Yes

Only 9.9 lb – lightweight generator

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

N/A

No

Handle style

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

two practical handles which enables it to be carried easily to anywhere

Yes

Solid hard quality handle style – provides a comfortable grip

Warranty

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

Warranty lasts for 18 months

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
No

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Oil funnel, sparkplug wrench, tool set and owner’s manual

Yes

Comes with 1 x AC wall charger cable and 1 x user manual

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

it has got an oil warning light which indicating low oil level

Yes

Uses lightening bars to show battery level

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil level is low

Yes

Shuts down when battery is low and not charged

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

69 dB

Yes

Operates quietly – great for use in the night or offices

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

• This generator has got 4000 surge watts which make it good for powering large appliances or power tools. • It has got a powerful 7HP engine which provides plenty of power to handle many jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools. • It has got motor stabilizerswhich lowers the noise level for a substantial amount. • It has is designed with in built voltmeter which is a great addition for people with sensitive devices. • It has a super quiet muffle which reduces engine noise. • It has full power panel with oil warning light, voltmeter, circuit breaker and power outlets.

Yes

- Two convenient charging methods – solar and wall charge - 288 watt or 78000 mAh strong battery capacity - Easy and light to transport from place to place - Made with a protection circuit – prevents over temperature, current, charge and short circuit - Up to 18 months of warranty - Displays remaining battery life using 6 lightening bars - Delivers long run time – 7 - 8 hours on AC input charge and 6 - 9 hours on solar - Heavy duty generator – able to power lamps, laptops, phones, mini fridges, TVs, camping , crisis backup etc - Easy to start up during the power button - Pure sine wave as output wave form - Cheap to maintain – cuts costs during direct sunlight charge - Comes with a user manual and a wall charger - Requires very little space for storage - Uses red and green lights to indicate full battery and charging - Has 4 short stands at the bottom for support - Featured an intelligent CPU control mode

Cons

DuroStar DS4000S
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288W
Yes

• The generator has no RV ready outlet meaning that a manual connection must be made. • It is a heavy machine since it weighs 102 pounds hence making it not easy to be relocated. • Recoil starting is time consuming which delays work.

Yes

- Generator fan produces some sound when energy storage in working to dispel heat - Doesn’t use propane and fuel - Has not been framed for durability - Cannot power up big appliances – only mini fridges and small devices

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