A-iPower SC2000i vs Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter
What is the difference?
The A-iPower SC2000i has 1.6 kW of running power, 2 kW peak. The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter has 1.85 kW of running power, 2.5 kW peak.
Both run on gasoline.
The A-iPower SC2000i has a 1.1 gal tank, the Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter has a 1.1 gal tank.
The A-iPower SC2000i is rated at 62 dB, the Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter is rated at 53 dB. The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter is quieter.
The A-iPower SC2000i weighs 46 lb, the Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter weighs 38 lb. The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter is easier to carry.
The A-iPower SC2000i has a 2-year warranty, the Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter has a 3-year warranty.
Both have 120 V AC output.
The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter can add extra batteries.
Specs side by side
| A-iPower SC2000i | Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Running W | 1600 | 1850 |
| Peak W | 2000 | 2500 |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline |
| Tank (gal) | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Run time @50 % (h) | 7 | — |
| Noise (dB) | 62 | 53 |
| CO shutoff | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 46 | 38 |
| Warranty (yr) | 2 | 3 |
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-11-03 / 2026-10-26. 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 SC2000i or Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter?
The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter. More running watts: 1850 W vs 1600 W.
Which is lighter, A-iPower SC2000i or Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter?
The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter. Lighter: 38 lb vs 46 lb.
Which is quieter, A-iPower SC2000i or Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter?
The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter. Quieter: 53 dB vs 62 dB.
Which has the longer warranty, A-iPower SC2000i or Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter?
The Champion 2500-Watt Ultralight Inverter. Longer warranty: 3 years vs 2 years.
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