DuroMax XP13000HX vs DuroMax XP13000EH: which one should you buy?
Two DuroMax dual fuel open frames with the same 10,500 running watts on gasoline: the newer XP13000HX against the XP13000EH.
DuroMax XP13000HX
DuroMax XP13000EH| Spec | DuroMax XP13000HX | DuroMax XP13000EH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Type | Dual fuel | Dual fuel |
| Running watts (gas) | 10,500 W | 10,500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 13,000 W | 13,000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 10,000 W | 9,975 W |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | — |
| Runtime at 50% load | 8 hr 30 min | 8 hr 30 min |
| Noise | 74 dB(A) | Not published |
| Weight | 240.0 lb | 234.0 lb |
| Big outlets | L5-30R, L14-30R, 14-50R | L5-30R, L14-30R, 14-50R |
| Start | Electric | Electric |
| CO shutoff | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Typical price | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
Both deliver 10,500 running watts on gasoline.
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the DuroMax XP13000HX runs about 8 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr 30 min for the DuroMax XP13000EH.
Noise
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Weight and portability
The DuroMax XP13000EH weighs 234.0 lb, the DuroMax XP13000HX 240.0 lb. Per pound, that's 44 W/lb for the DuroMax XP13000HX and 45 W/lb for the DuroMax XP13000EH.
Start, safety and warranty
The DuroMax XP13000HX has electric start, a CO shutoff and a 5 years warranty; the DuroMax XP13000EH has electric start and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the DuroMax XP13000HX if you want the CO shutoff, a published noise rating and the longer warranty.
Choose the DuroMax XP13000EH if you find it at a better price and don't need the CO sensor.
Across all our criteria, the DuroMax XP13000HX comes out ahead (7.9/10 versus 7.5/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the DuroMax XP13000HX and the DuroMax XP13000EH?
The DuroMax XP13000HX is a dual fuel model with 10,500 running watts, the DuroMax XP13000EH a dual fuel model with 10,500 running watts. At half load, the DuroMax XP13000HX runs about 8 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr 30 min for the DuroMax XP13000EH.
Which one is quieter?
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the DuroMax XP13000HX comes out ahead (7.9/10 versus 7.5/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.