Champion 9375-Watt Dual Fuel vs Generac GP8000E EFI

Last updated: October 28, 2026

The Champion 9375-Watt Dual Fuel is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The Champion 9375-Watt Dual Fuel leads on fuel options and value. The Generac GP8000E EFI wins on run time. The Champion 9375-Watt Dual Fuel costs $424.01 less ($874.99 vs $1,299).

Champion 9375-Watt Dual Fuel vs Generac GP8000E EFI

Generac GP8000E EFI

A fuel-injected gasoline generator for backing up a home’s essentials through a 30 A transfer switch, and the GP8000E to buy in California. Elsewhere the carbureted GP8000E does the same job for less.

Amazon $1,299
$1,299

Prices were last checked October 28, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightChampion 9375-Watt Dual FuelGenerac GP8000E EFI
Overall rating4.3/53.9/5
Value 30%87 $0.12 per running watt66 $0.16 per running watt
Run time 15%60 10 hours on a tank at 50% load80 12 hours on a tank at 50% load
Fuel options 15%70 gasoline or propane0 gasoline only
Home hookup 15%100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch
CO safety 10%100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up
Warranty 10%67 3-year warranty67 3-year warranty
Starting 5%80 push-button electric start80 push-button electric start

Specifications

Champion 9375-Watt Dual FuelGenerac GP8000E EFI
Output
Gasoline7,500 W running, 9,375 W starting8,000 W running, 10,000 W starting
Propane6,750 W running, 8,400 W starting-
Outlets4 × 120 V, L5-30, L14-304 × 120 V, L14-30
Transfer switch readyYes, 240 VYes, 240 V
Full power at 120 V-No
Price per watt$0.12$0.16
Fuel and run time
FuelGasoline, propaneGasoline
Tank7.7 gal7.9 gal
Run time (gasoline)10 hr at 50% load12 hr at 50% load
Run time (propane, 20 lb tank)5.5 hr-
Engine439 cc420 cc
Noise and safety
Rated noise74 dBA-
CO shutoffYesYes
CARB compliantNoYes
Build
StartingElectric and recoilElectric and recoil
WheelsYesYes
Dimensions28.8 x 27.7 x 26.1 in30.2 x 27.2 x 26.5 in
Weight205 lb207 lb
Warranty3 years3 years
Released2023-052025-03

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