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Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592) vs. Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower
| Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592) | Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 3,800 W | 5,000 W |
| Starting watts | 4,750 W | 6,500 W |
| On propane | 3,420 W run · 4,275 W start | — |
| Type | Open frame | Inverter |
| Fuel | Dual fuel (gas + propane) | Gasoline |
| Noise (mfr figure) | 68 dBA | — |
| Weight | 122 lb | 128 lb |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 5 gal |
| Runtime (mfr claim) | ~9 h on gasoline at 50% load | up to ~14 h at 25% load |
| Outlets | Two 20A 125V, TT-30R (RV), L5-30R | Four 20A 125V, L14-30R (transfer switch), USB |
| Start | Electric | Recoil |
| CO shutoff | Check listing | Check listing |
| Approx. price | ~$550 | ~$1,000 |
Dashes mean the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. Wattages are gasoline ratings. Prices are typical street prices — check current listings.
What the spec sheet actually says
- The Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower gives you 1,200 more running watts for about $450 more.
- Only the Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592) runs on propane as well as gasoline — worth real money if you want shelf-stable stored fuel for outages.
- They're different classes: open frame vs inverter — the inverter class runs quieter and makes cleaner power; open-frame buys more watts per dollar.
- The Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592) has electric start; the other is pull-start only.
Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel (100592)
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