Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) vs Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter: which one should you buy?
Large inverters for clean home backup: Honda EU7000iS against Champion's 11,000-watt wireless start inverter.
Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN)
Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter| Spec | Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) | Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Type | Gas inverter | Gas inverter |
| Running watts (gas) | 5,500 W | 9,000 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 7,000 W | 11,000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | — | — |
| Fuel tank | 5.1 gal | 6.1 gal |
| Runtime at 50% load | 10 hours | 9 hr 25 min |
| Noise | 52 dB(A) | 64 dB(A) |
| Weight | 263.2 lb | 200.0 lb |
| Big outlets | L5-30R, L14-30R | L14-30R, 14-50R |
| Start | Remote + electric | Remote + electric |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Typical price | over $2,500 | $1,800–$2,500 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
The Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter delivers 9,000 running watts, 64% more than the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) (5,500 W).
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) runs about 10 hours on a tank, versus 9 hr 25 min for the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter.
Noise
The Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) is rated at 52 dB(A), the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter at 64 dB(A). A gap of 12 dB is clearly audible: every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.
Weight and portability
The Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter weighs 200.0 lb, the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) 263.2 lb. Per pound, that's 21 W/lb for the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) and 45 W/lb for the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter.
Start, safety and warranty
The Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) has remote + electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty; the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter has remote + electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) if you want the lowest noise rating and parallel capability.
Choose the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter if you want far more running watts and a 14-50R outlet for a 50 A transfer switch.
Across all our criteria, the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter comes out ahead (7.6/10 versus 7.2/10). 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 Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) and the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter?
The Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) is a gas inverter model with 5,500 running watts, the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter a gas inverter model with 9,000 running watts. At half load, the Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) runs about 10 hours on a tank, versus 9 hr 25 min for the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter.
Which one is quieter?
The Honda EU7000iS (EU7000ISNAN) is rated at 52 dB(A), the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter at 64 dB(A). A gap of 12 dB is clearly audible: every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter comes out ahead (7.6/10 versus 7.2/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.