DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel vs DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel
The DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel is the more powerful unit: 12,000 running watts against 9,500 — about 21% more capacity for the DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel. The DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel runs longer at half load — 12 hours on its 13.2-gallon tank vs 8 hours.
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel | DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 9500 W | 12000 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 12000 W | 15000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 9025 W | 11400 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 11400 W | 14250 W |
| Noise level | — | 78 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 8 h | 12 h |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Output voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | 50 A | 50 A |
| Start type | electric | electric |
| CO safety shutoff | — | Yes |
| Engine displacement | 457 cc | 670 cc |
| Weight | 224 lb | 345 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel or the DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel?
The DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel, at 12,000 running watts on its best fuel versus 9,500 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Which costs less to run, the DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel or the DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $80 on gasoline for the DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel vs $84 on gasoline for the DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel, at national average prices. These are spec-sheet-derived estimates — the assumptions are on the methodology page, and different fuels make this a cost comparison, not an efficiency ranking.
Where do these specifications come from?
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