Head to head
EcoFlow Smart Generator 3000 (Dual Fuel) vs Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
EcoFlow · Inverter Generator
EcoFlow Smart Generator 3000 (Dual Fuel)
~$749
2,000 W / 3,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Champion · Inverter Generator
Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
~$749
3,300 W / 4,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter puts out more sustained power (3,300 W); the Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter is quieter at 64 dB.
| Spec | EcoFlow Smart Generator 3000 (Dual Fuel) | Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$749 | ~$749 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 2,000 W | 3,300 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 69 dB | 64 dB |
| Runtime | 9 hrs @ 1/4 load (1.06 gal gas); up to 11 hrs on 20-lb propane | 10 hrs on gasoline, 25 hrs on propane at 1/4 load (1.54 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A AC (no DC output) | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V TT-30R RV outlet, 1x 12V 8A DC, ParaLINK parallel |
| Fuel tank | 1.06 gal | 1.54 gal |
| Weight | 48 lbs | 54.2 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 3-year |
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Owner pros and cons
EcoFlow Smart Generator 3000 (Dual Fuel)
- +Hands-free auto start/stop keyed to battery level
- +Charges any brand of power station through its two AC outlets
- +Dual fuel with propane for indefinite shelf life
- +48 lbs — genuinely light for 2,000W dual fuel
- +App shows fuel, output, and errors remotely
- +Five start methods including scheduled and remote
- −Only compelling if you already own EcoFlow batteries
- −69 dB is loud for a 2,000W inverter
- −1-year warranty trails the 3-year category norm
- −LPG derates output to 1,800W
- −Tiny 1.06-gal tank on gasoline
Champion 4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
- +54.2 lbs for 4,000 surge watts is light for the class
- +Electric start, battery included
- +Runs on propane, up to 25 hours at 1/4 load
- +TT-30R RV outlet plus 20A duplex
- −64 dBA is loud for an inverter
- −No 240V outlet and no transfer-switch outlet
- −1.54 gal tank, so full-load runs are short
- −No wheels