CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station VS. DuroStar DS4000S

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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:

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station

Reasons to buy ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station :

  • button icon 3 charging options
  • button icon Solar panel compatible.
  • button icon Lightweight and portable.
  • button icon Multi charging ports.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Starting Watts
  • Gas Powered
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Recoil Start
  • FUEL TYPE
  • AMPERAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4000S

  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4000S

Reasons why we like it:

  • Starting Watts
  • Gas Powered
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Recoil Start
  • FUEL TYPE
  • AMPERAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE TYPE
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CARB Compliant
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)
  • Runtime (Gasoline)
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Engine Capacity
  • Heavy Duty
  • Open Frame
  • Wheel type
  • Low Oil Indicator
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station VS. DuroStar DS4000S

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is the portable battery generator you want to keep around. You can carry it with you or put it in your car, super convenient!

Yes

Yes, it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

222 watts

Yes

3,300 watts

RV Ready

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is RV and Parallel Ready,

Yes

It is RV ready

Gas Powered

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it a gas powered machine since it uses gasoline

Run Time on Full Tank

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

8 hours at 50% load

Recoil Start

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, the generator is recoil started

Electric Start

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Dual Fuel

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

FUEL TYPE

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

27.50A

VOLTAGE

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The AC output is 100-120V, 50/60HZ.

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

7 HP

ENGINE TYPE

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

4- Stroke

ENGINE SPEED

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes it is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

EPA Certified

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Easy to Start

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is easy to start.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

3.96 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

12.3 hours

Runtime (Propane)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Air Cooled

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

There is cooling fan, it will run when you turn on AC output and when the temperature reaches 40 Celsius.

Yes

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

Engine Capacity

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

208 cc

Voltmeter

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

There is a slight fan noise for the power battery while the AC outlet is in use. Still very quiet though.

Yes

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

Multi-Purpose

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It can be sued for different things with its torch, USB output ,charging and many others making it multipurpose.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine

Solar Generator

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is a Solar Generator

No

Framed for Durability

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Framed

Starting method

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Manual start

Yes

Recoil method

DuroStar DS4000S

DESIGN:

Open Frame

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

it has got an open frame

Outlets

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack Solar Generator with 110V AC Outlet.

Yes

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

Portable

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

It is the portable battery generator you want to keep around. You can carry it with you or put it in your car, super convenient!

Yes

it is a portable device

Weight

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

4.41 pounds

Yes

105 LBS/

Wheel type

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Features a sturdy carry handle.

Yes

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

Warranty

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

N/A

Yes

3 years factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

11.2 x 10.5 x 6 inches

No

Included Accessories

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

DC to DC cable

Yes

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

DuroStar DS4000S

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
No

Yes

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

Noise Level

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

The noise level on this is very minimal, you would barely hear it if it was inside.

Yes

69 dB

DuroStar DS4000S

CONCLUSION

Pros

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Backup Battery - Camping/Travel With Friends. Emergency Power Supply - Enjoy Your Outdoor Times. USB Output Port Super quiet. Portable Multipurpose. Can be recharged with both solar and electricity.

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.

Cons

ROCKSOLAR Portable Power Station
DuroStar DS4000S
Yes

Does not include; Low Oil Indicator Low oil shutdown Wheel type Open Frame

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.

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