Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter
#1 in SmallFull review
A small, quiet dual-fuel inverter for campers and light outage backup who want the option of propane.
Amazon $575$575
The Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter is the better inverter generator overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter leads on fuel options, warranty and run time. The Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter costs $24.99 less ($575 vs $599.99).
Predator 2500 Super Quiet
#10 in SmallFull review
A cheap, light camping and tailgating inverter with CO shutoff. The short warranty is the trade-off for the low price.
Harbor Freight $599.99$599.99
Prices 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 Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter for fuel options (gasoline or propane vs gasoline only), warranty (3-year warranty vs 0.2-year warranty) and run time (11.5 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 10.2 hours on a tank at 25% load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter | Predator 2500 Super Quiet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $0.31 per running watt | 75 $0.30 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 64 53 dBA at light load, maker rating | 29 58 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 75 11.5 hours on a tank at 25% load | 62 10.2 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% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 0.2-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 0 pull start only | 0 pull start only |
Specifications
| Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter | Predator 2500 Super Quiet | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 1,850 W running, 2,500 W starting | 2,000 W running, 2,500 W starting |
| Propane | 1,665 W running, 2,500 W starting | - |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V | 2 × 120 V, USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.31 | $0.30 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline |
| Tank | 1.1 gal | 1.4 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11.5 hr at 25% load | 10.2 hr at 25% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 25 hr | - |
| Engine | 80 cc | 98 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 53 dBA | 58 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Recoil (pull) | Recoil (pull) |
| App | No | No |
| Wheels | No | No |
| Dimensions | 17.6 x 12.8 x 18.1 in | 20.375 x 11.625 x 19.125 in |
| Weight | 43.2 lb | 46 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 0.2 years |