DuroMax XP12000EH vs DuroMax XP13000EH

Last updated: October 28, 2026

The DuroMax XP13000EH is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0.

DuroMax XP12000EH vs DuroMax XP13000EH

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.

Scores side by side

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

Factor weightDuroMax XP13000EHDuroMax XP12000EH
Overall rating4.1/54.0/5
Value 30%74 $0.12 per running watt67 $0.14 per running watt
Run time 15%40 8 hours on a tank at 50% load40 8 hours on a tank at 50% load
Fuel options 15%70 gasoline or propane70 gasoline or propane
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

DuroMax XP13000EHDuroMax XP12000EH
Output
Gasoline10,500 W running, 13,000 W starting9,500 W running, 12,000 W starting
Propane10,000 W running, 12,500 W starting9,025 W running, 11,400 W starting
Outlets2 × 120 V, L5-30, L14-30, 14-502 × 120 V, L5-30, L14-30, 14-50
Transfer switch readyYes, 240 VYes, 240 V
Full power at 120 V-Yes
Price per watt$0.12$0.14
Fuel and run time
FuelGasoline, propaneGasoline, propane
Tank8.3 gal8.3 gal
Run time (gasoline)8 hr at 50% load8 hr at 50% load
Engine500 cc457 cc
Noise and safety
Rated noise74 dBA74 dBA
CO shutoffYesYes
CARB compliantNoNo
Build
StartingElectric and recoilElectric and recoil
WheelsYesYes
Dimensions29 x 30 x 26 in29 x 30 x 26 in
Weight234 lb224 lb
Warranty3 years3 years
Released2020-092018-05

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