KingChii 4500W Inverter Generator vs DuroMax XP5500HX Dual Fuel Generator

Buy the KingChii if you want a light, quiet inverter you can lift into an RV or truck bed and that runs sensitive electronics cleanly. Buy the DuroMax if you want more power, 240V output for a transfer switch, electric and remote start, and propane as a backup fuel. The KingChii is the more portable machine at 61 lbs and 66 dB; the DuroMax is a conventional open-frame generator at 131 lbs and 69 dB with roughly 900W more running output on gasoline. Both hold 4.3 stars, but the DuroMax has far more owner ratings behind that score.

• Choose the KingChii 4500W if you need clean, quiet power that one person can carry, for camping, tailgating or running a fridge and electronics during an outage.
• Choose the DuroMax XP5500HX if you need 240V for a transfer switch, electric or remote starting, and the option to run on propane when gasoline is scarce.