Champion 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter (201532) vs DuroMax XP7000iH
Two of the portable inverter generators in our best portable inverter generators: champion, westinghouse, wen, duromax & firman comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Most running watts here on a 64 dBA rating, with an L14-30R
Check price at AmazonBest for: 5,500 W dual fuel inverter with an L14-30R
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Champion 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter (201532) | DuroMax XP7000iH | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts (gasoline)Continuous (rated) output on gasoline, as the maker lists it. This is what the generator sustains; starting (peak) watts are in the notes. | 5250 W | 5500 W | 25% |
| Runtime at 25% loadHours on a full gasoline tank at a quarter load, as the maker states. Makers that publish only a half-load figure show Not listed here. | 18 h | 16 h | 15% |
| Runtime at 50% loadHours on a full gasoline tank at half load, as the maker states. | Not listed | 8 h | 5% |
| NoiseThe maker's noise figure in decibels. Makers measure at different loads and distances (WEN states quarter or no load; others don't say), so treat small gaps as noise. Each product's basis is in its notes. | 64 dBA | Not listed | 15% |
| WeightThe maker's listed (dry) weight. Lighter units are easier to carry to a campsite or move out of storage. | 105.4 lb | Not listed | 10% |
| CO shutoffYes when the maker lists automatic carbon monoxide shutoff (Champion CO Shield, Westinghouse CO sensor, WEN Watchdog, DuroMax or FIRMAN CO alert). | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Runs on propaneYes for dual- or tri-fuel models that also run on propane, which stores for years without going stale. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| CARB compliantYes when the maker lists the model as CARB compliant (needed for sale in California). Not listed counts as no. | Not listed | No | 5% |
| Parallel capableYes when the maker says two units can be linked with a parallel kit for more power. | No | No | 5% |
| Starting (peak) watts, gasoline | 6,500 W | 7,000 W | info |
| Running watts on propane | 4,725 W | 5,225 W | info |
| Fuel tank | 4.5 gal | 3 gal | info |
| Outlets | (2) 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R), (1) 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), (1) 120/240 21.9A Locking (L14-30R) | (1) L14-30R | info |
| CO shutoff | CO Shield | CO Alert shutdown | info |
| CARB | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| GenPick score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Champion 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter (201532)
Better published figure on: Runtime at 25% load.
What we like
- Top runtime at 25% load in this comparison (18 h)
Watch out for
- Runtime at 50% load not published by Champion
DuroMax XP7000iH
Better published figure on: Running watts (gasoline).
What we like
- Top running watts (gasoline) in this comparison (5500 W)
Watch out for
- Noise not published by DuroMax
- Weight not published by DuroMax
Verdict
On published specs these two score the same. Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Champion 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter (201532) if this sounds like you: most running watts here on a 64 dBA rating, with an L14-30R.
- Choose the DuroMax XP7000iH if this sounds like you: 5,500 W dual fuel inverter with an L14-30R.
- Champion 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter (201532): Champion: 6500W Dual Fuel Inverter
- DuroMax XP7000iH: DuroMax: XP7000iH