A-iPower GXS1700i vs Firman W01781
What is the difference?
The A-iPower GXS1700i has 1.3 kW of running power, 1.7 kW peak. The Firman W01781 has 1.7 kW of running power, 2.1 kW peak.
Both run on gasoline.
The A-iPower GXS1700i runs 6 h at half load, the Firman W01781 runs 9 h at half load. The Firman W01781 runs longer on a tank.
The A-iPower GXS1700i has a 0.7 gal tank, the Firman W01781 has a 0.9 gal tank.
The A-iPower GXS1700i is rated at 62 dB, the Firman W01781 is rated at 59 dB.
The A-iPower GXS1700i weighs 29 lb, the Firman W01781 weighs 46 lb. The A-iPower GXS1700i is easier to carry.
Both have a 3-year warranty.
Both have 120 V AC output.
Specs side by side
| A-iPower GXS1700i | Firman W01781 | |
|---|---|---|
| Running W | 1300 | 1700 |
| Peak W | 1700 | 2100 |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline |
| Tank (gal) | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Run time @50 % (h) | 6 | 9 |
| Noise (dB) | 62 | 59 |
| CO shutoff | yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 29 | 46 |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 | 3 |
| Check on Amazon → | Check on Amazon → |
Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-11-03 / 2026-10-30. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.
Common questions
Which has more running watts, A-iPower GXS1700i or Firman W01781?
The Firman W01781. More running watts: 1700 W vs 1300 W.
Which is lighter, A-iPower GXS1700i or Firman W01781?
The A-iPower GXS1700i. Lighter: 29 lb vs 46 lb.
More comparisons
- A-iPower GXS1700i vs Champion 2000-Watt Ultralight Inverter
- A-iPower GXS1700i vs Pulsar PGD16iSCO
- A-iPower GXS1700i vs WEN 56203i
- A-iPower GXS1700i vs GenMax GM2000i
- Firman W01781 vs Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter
- Firman W01781 vs Yamaha EF2200iS
- Firman W01781 vs Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter
- Firman W01781 vs Generac 2500i
Compare other models → · All A-iPower models · All Firman models

