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DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:

  • button icon Has an Idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads which saves fuel and reduces noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power- 5500 starting watts and 4500 running watts
  • button icon Runs on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has a powerful 225cc OHV engine which allows it to power up your essentials
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Runners Up:

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Has got plenty of power
  • button icon Has 3 year limited factory warranty
  • button icon Has good power out put
  • button icon It is multipurpose _ hunting, boating, family vacation, weekend trips.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Electric Start
  • Easy to Start
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • Easy to Start
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable machine

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

1500 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV is ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is a gas powered machine

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

NA

Yes

10 hours

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Yes, you just need to pull the provided area and the generator goes on

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start is optional

No

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

Yes

It uses only gas

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

10.0A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 volts

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

2.7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

4-stroke

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

It is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

Yes

Yes, it uses cold start technology in order to ensure quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key

No

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

1.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours

Yes

11.0 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged

Yes

Yes, the machine shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

Yes, it is an air cooled machine

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

224cc

Yes

80 cc

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Available

Yes

Has a voltmeter which allows you to easily monitor power output anytime.

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 dba

Yes

65.0 dB from 23feets

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once

Yes

It is multipurpose since it is good for Campsite, Emergency Use, Recreation, Tailgating

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can be used for charging the battery, Lights, Mobile Devices, Small Appliances and Small Electronics

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Available

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Recoil start

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet

Yes

(one)-120v 20A (5-20R) covered outlet

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

It is a portable device since it has got handles which ease its transportation

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

56.7 lb

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

No

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

It has got to handles which makes it easy to be carried by two people and hence easing its transportation

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

Yes

Oil funnel and a spark plug tool

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine

Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil level is low

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

69 dba

Yes

65.0 dB from 23feets

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• It is designed to run on propane / gasoline for maximum convenience • It uses propane which can be stored for many years • Has a super quite muffler which reduces noise during operations • The generator sits on a frame with four-point isolated motor mounts which enables smooth operation. • Has flexible line that allows easy connecting to all tanks of different sizes.

Yes

• It uses cold start technology which ensures start up in harsh weather conditions. • It is designed for safety with a convenient push-to-reset circuit breaker and a low oil shut-off sensor. • It has a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support.

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

• It is not recommended for emergency home backup for powering air conditioners, stoves, furnaces or sump pumps. • It produces noise during operation causing noise pollution. • It does not have wheels which hinders its transportation.

Champion 1200 Watt Portable Generator

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