A home-backup inverter for people who want to run most of a house, including central air on many systems, through a transfer switch. Long runtime, CO shutoff and a five-year warranty make it good value for its size.
Amazon $1,999The DuroMax XP9500iH is the better inverter generator overall, rated 4.3 to 3.7. The DuroMax XP9500iH leads on fuel options, run time and warranty. The Champion 11000W Wireless Start Inverter wins on value. The Champion 11000W Wireless Start Inverter costs $100 less ($1,899 vs $1,999).
A quiet, large inverter for whole-house backup or a 50 A RV when you want enclosed-inverter noise levels. Gas only, so plan fuel storage.
Amazon $1,899Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the DuroMax XP9500iH for fuel options (gasoline or propane vs gasoline only), run time (21 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 15 hours on a tank at 25% load) and warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
- Choose the Champion 11000W Wireless Start Inverter for value ($0.21 per running watt vs $0.26 per running watt).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DuroMax XP9500iH | Champion 11000W Wireless Start Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $0.26 per running watt | 76 $0.21 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 69 61 dBA at light load, maker rating | 50 64 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 100 21 hours on a tank at 25% load | 64 15 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 70 gasoline or propane | 0 gasoline only |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app |
Specifications
| DuroMax XP9500iH | Champion 11000W Wireless Start Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 7,600 W running, 9,500 W starting | 9,000 W running, 11,000 W starting |
| Propane | 7,200 W running, 9,025 W starting | - |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, L14-30 | 4 × 120 V, L14-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | under 3% |
| Price per watt | $0.26 | $0.21 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline |
| Tank | 7.1 gal | 6.1 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 21 hr at 25% load | 15 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 459 cc | 459 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 61 dBA | 64 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Remote, electric and recoil |
| App | - | No |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 26.2 x 25 x 29.6 in | 28.3 x 28.8 x 27.5 in |
| Weight | 216 lb | 200 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
