Head to head
A-iPower SUA2301i vs WEN 56235i
A-iPower · Inverter Generator
A-iPower SUA2301i
~$417
1,800 W / 2,300 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
WEN · Inverter Generator
WEN 56235i
~$510
1,900 W / 2,350 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe A-iPower SUA2301i lists about $93 lower; the WEN 56235i puts out more sustained power (1,900 W); the WEN 56235i is quieter at 51 dB.
| Spec | A-iPower SUA2301i | WEN 56235i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$417 | ~$510 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 1,900 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,300 W | 2,350 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 52 dB | 51 dB |
| Runtime | Up to 9 hrs at 25% load (0.9 gal tank); 52 dBA at light load | ~10.5 hrs @ 1/4 load, ~6 hrs @ half load (1 gal) |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 1x 12V DC (8.3A), 1x USB-A (3.6A), 1x USB-C (3A), parallel ports | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 12V DC, 2x USB |
| Fuel tank | 0.9 gal | 1 gal |
| Weight | 42.2 lbs | 39 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 2-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
A-iPower SUA2301i
- +Among the cheapest 2 kW inverters at about $417
- +42.2 lbs with telescoping handle and wheels
- +L5-30R plus two 20A outlets, 12V DC, USB-A and USB-C
- −0.9 gal tank; short runs at higher loads
- −52 dBA is a best-case light-load figure
- −30A outlet is 120V, no transfer-switch outlet
WEN 56235i
- +Lightest 2,000W-class inverter at 39 lbs
- +51 dB quarter-load noise rivals units at triple the price
- +Fuel shutoff runs the carb dry automatically before storage
- +USB ports and 12V DC for battery topping
- −1,900 running watts won't start RV air conditioners
- −Eco mode hunts with cycling loads like fridges
- −2-year warranty trails the 3-year category standard
- −Small 1-gallon tank interrupts overnight runs
- −Long-term (500+ hour) durability record thinner than Honda's