Head to head
Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter vs Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter
Champion · Inverter Generator
Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter
~$599
1,850 W / 2,500 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Champion · Inverter Generator
Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter
~$849
3,100 W / 3,400 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter lists about $250 lower; the Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter puts out more sustained power (3,100 W); the Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter is quieter at 53 dB.
| Spec | Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter | Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$599 | ~$849 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 1,850 W | 3,100 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,500 W | 3,400 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 53 dB | 59 dB |
| Runtime | 11.5 hrs on gasoline, 25 hrs on propane at 1/4 load (1.05 gal tank) | 7.5 hrs on gasoline, 14.5 hrs on propane at 1/4 load (1.6 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 1x 120V duplex (5-20R), 1x 12V 8A DC, ParaLINK parallel port | 1x 120V 30A locking (L5-30R), 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 12V DC, parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 1.05 gal | 1.6 gal |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs | 95.9 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year |
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Owner pros and cons
Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter
- +Runs on propane, which stores for years, with up to 25 hours at 1/4 load
- +43.2 lbs, with a carry handle
- +About half the cost of the Honda EU2200i
- −Single duplex outlet limits how loads can be split
- −Noise figure is taken at 23 ft, not directly comparable with Honda's
- −Propane output drops to 1,665 W
Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter
- +Electric start with battery and smart charger included
- +Runs on gasoline or propane, 14.5 hrs on a 20 lb tank at 1/4 load
- +30A L5-30 outlet plus a 20A duplex and 12V DC
- +Parallel-ready with a second unit
- −Only 1.6 gal gas tank
- −59 dBA, louder than Honda and Yamaha units in this class
- −30A outlet is 120V; no 240V transfer-switch outlet
- −95.9 lbs; still a two-hand carry on stairs