DuroMax XP2300iH Inverter Generator vs DuroMax XP11000iH Inverter Generator

These are the same brand at two very different sizes, so the choice is about load, not brand. The XP2300iH is a 50.6 lb carry generator for tailgates, campers and small jobs, and it runs quieter at 52 dB with under 3% THD. The XP11000iH is a whole-home backup unit with a 50A outlet, remote start and roughly six times the output, but it is heavy and louder at 61 dB. Buyers of the small unit rate it highly; the large one is the pick when you need to run a house panel.

• Choose the XP2300iH if you want a light, quiet inverter you can lift into a truck or RV and run small electronics, a fridge or a few tools.
• Choose the XP11000iH if you need to back up a home panel through a transfer switch or interlock and run large loads like a well pump or AC.