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PowerSmart 2500W 4-Stroke OHV Portable Engine Inverter Gas Generator

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$300

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DOBEST via Walmart has PowerSmart 2500W 4-Stroke OHV Portable Engine Inverter Gas Generator for $299.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jasdoc for finding this deal.

Note, product will be sold by DOBEST and fulfilled by Walmart

Features:
  • Rated wattage: 1900 W
  • Surge wattage: 2500 W
  • Rated voltage: 120 V
  • Rated current: 15.8 A
  • Rated frequency: 60 Hz
  • Displacement: 80 cc
  • Run time at 50% load: 5.5 hour
  • Spark plug gap: 0.024-0.028 in.
  • Fuel tank capacity: 1.06 Gallon (4L)
  • Engine oil capacity: 12.3Fl.oz
  • USB output voltage: 5V
  • CO alarm: Yes
  • Gasoline run time 7.5 hours at 25 percent load,5.5 hours at 50 percent load,3.5 hours at 100 percent load
  • Noise rating: 69dB at 23 feet
  • Package dimensions(L x W x H): 20.5x12.8x20 inch
  • Net weight: 39.7 lb.

Editor's Notes

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  • About this Deal:
    • This is very close to matching this previous Frontpage Deal ($299) in November 2024.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 780+ reviews.
    • Includes a 2-year limited warranty.

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DOBEST via Walmart has PowerSmart 2500W 4-Stroke OHV Portable Engine Inverter Gas Generator for $299.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jasdoc for finding this deal.

Note, product will be sold by DOBEST and fulfilled by Walmart

Features:
  • Rated wattage: 1900 W
  • Surge wattage: 2500 W
  • Rated voltage: 120 V
  • Rated current: 15.8 A
  • Rated frequency: 60 Hz
  • Displacement: 80 cc
  • Run time at 50% load: 5.5 hour
  • Spark plug gap: 0.024-0.028 in.
  • Fuel tank capacity: 1.06 Gallon (4L)
  • Engine oil capacity: 12.3Fl.oz
  • USB output voltage: 5V
  • CO alarm: Yes
  • Gasoline run time 7.5 hours at 25 percent load,5.5 hours at 50 percent load,3.5 hours at 100 percent load
  • Noise rating: 69dB at 23 feet
  • Package dimensions(L x W x H): 20.5x12.8x20 inch
  • Net weight: 39.7 lb.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This is very close to matching this previous Frontpage Deal ($299) in November 2024.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 780+ reviews.
    • Includes a 2-year limited warranty.

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Written by jasdoc

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blue9yun
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You can add more gas to keep the generator running for days vs you can run a power station for hours until it need to be recharged with either AC or solar?
bskousen
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Despite what politicians will tell you, gas-powered generators aren't going anywhere. Power stations are fine for short term use, but they will never compete with a gas generator. I have several power stations and have used them to run a microwave during quiet hours at a campsite, but I could never run a microwave longer than 40 minutes before it would need to be recharged. Several months ago in CA, I ran a gas generator for three days when Edison shut the power off because there was a breeze. My power stations were good for running my WiFi router and charging phones, but they would not have been able to run my fridge and freezer for three days.
dangboom
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A gallon of gas has about 36 kilowatt hours of energy in it. If this thing is only 50% efficient that's 18 kwhr. To get near 20 kwhr of battery you'll spend thousands.

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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
You can add more gas to keep the generator running for days vs you can run a power station for hours until it need to be recharged with either AC or solar?
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YawningTearsApr 10, 2025 12:28 AM
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Is this a good one/good deal?
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jasdoc
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On TikTok shop now for $329. I th8nk this is lowest price on slick deals. I bought one last year at $319, bought this one at $299 and got a parallel kit
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jasdoc
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
What do you mean, battery powered? solar?
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HonestThread7752Apr 10, 2025 12:44 AM
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
Ones a battery you charge with an outlet or a solar panel. This one has a motor that generates electricity to use. Ie generator
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nightsharkApr 10, 2025 12:50 AM
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I don't think this is much of a savings off its regular price. The original price is inflated or using Honda equivalent.
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
A gallon of gas has about 36 kilowatt hours of energy in it. If this thing is only 50% efficient that's 18 kwhr. To get near 20 kwhr of battery you'll spend thousands.
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ShadowPApr 10, 2025 01:45 AM
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Quote from dangboom :
A gallon of gas has about 36 kilowatt hours of energy in it. If this thing is only 50% efficient that's 18 kwhr. To get near 20 kwhr of battery you'll spend thousands.
It's probably going to be 20-30% efficiency. However your point is still perfectly valid and correct.

Electric battery is fantastic, but it's expensive for long period of high power. However no maintenance!

Gas generators are much cheaper, store much more energy and drive bigger loads. However they need maintenance and more hassle (need to run outside the house, loud, need to store/rotate gas/oil)
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clownwilleatmeApr 10, 2025 02:03 AM
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
if you're asking that question, you should buy the portable power station 👍
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vjimmyApr 10, 2025 02:23 AM
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
On top of all previous replies, it really depends on the use case. A) Running a few 9 watt led light bulb 4 hours on the weekends somewhere, Go portable power station. Being prepared for a hurricane or power outage in order to run appliances/etc for days or weeks, Go Gas power. FWIW, I have been prepared with a huge old school 5,000 watt generator for 20 years in Tornado Alley, and have NEVER used it for it's intended purpose. Takes up space and another equipment to maintain. Guess it's a blessing though!
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
Despite what politicians will tell you, gas-powered generators aren't going anywhere. Power stations are fine for short term use, but they will never compete with a gas generator. I have several power stations and have used them to run a microwave during quiet hours at a campsite, but I could never run a microwave longer than 40 minutes before it would need to be recharged. Several months ago in CA, I ran a gas generator for three days when Edison shut the power off because there was a breeze. My power stations were good for running my WiFi router and charging phones, but they would not have been able to run my fridge and freezer for three days.
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chaz3664Apr 10, 2025 04:16 AM
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Legitimate question: Why would I purchase a gas powered over a portable power station of equal wattage?
Because you don't want a product that uses African child labor to harvest the rare earth minerals for the battery.
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iflabsApr 10, 2025 08:31 AM
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Not a bad price, even aliexpress can't beat this.
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