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DuroMax XP5500EH Review

Name: DuroMax XP5500EH
Brand: DuroMax
SKU: B01MR3N1YX

7.0Good · out of 10Variant of the DuroMax XP12000EH, #1 in our Propane Generators ranking

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

We like the DuroMax XP5500EH for the mix: 4,500 running and 5,500 peak watts, the choice of gasoline or propane and push-button electric start. It suits the essentials circuits through a long outage, and its sibling listing, the DuroMax XP12000EH, holds #1 in our dual fuel generators for home backup ranking.

Variants of this model

These are sold as variants of one listing family. Each variant has its own page.

DuroMax XP12000EH · 12,000-Watt Dual Fuel · 9.3/10
DuroMax XP13000EH · 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel · 9.3/10

Price$769.95Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	DuroMax
Category	Dual fuel generators
Running output	4500 W
Peak output	5500 W
Listed fuels	gasoline, propane
Stated runtime	Up to 9 hours
Outlets named in the listing	GFCI household
Engine	224 cc
ASIN	B01MR3N1YX

Full listing title: DuroMax XP5500EH 5,500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, RV & Emergency Ready

Listing evidence

Running output	Exact listing
Peak output	Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B01MR3N1YX

Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

Two generators that are also open frames, of about the same size, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

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DuroMax XP5500EH

7.0Good · out of 10$769.95 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 4,500 W running · 5,500 W peak · Gasoline, Propane
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4,500 running watts, 5,500 at start-up

That's the running figure the listing states, on gasoline. On paper that covers the fridge, the freezer, the sump pump and the lights; central air and a 240 V well pump together are another story.

What it has going for it

What changes on the night the power goes out

Gasoline or propane. Propane keeps for years in a sealed tank and won't gum up the carburetor between storms; gasoline gives you more watts. Propane is rated lower, so find that figure in the manual.

Electric start. A button instead of a pull cord, which matters at 5 a.m. in sleet. Keep the battery topped up between storms (a trickle charger does it).

Extension cords or a transfer switch?

Extension cords: the fridge, the freezer and a lamp or two plug straight into the 120 V outlets on the frame (GFCI-protected, per the listing). It costs little, but the furnace, the well pump and anything hard-wired stay off.

A transfer switch: the listing doesn't name a 30 or 50 amp twist-lock outlet, so look at the panel on the unit itself before you plan an inlet box around it.

Great for you if…

You'd rather store propane tanks than cans of gas
Pull cords are not your thing
You want to sleep through the night without a refill

Skip it if…

You want CO protection built in: the listing mentions no CO sensor
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
You want quiet power at a campsite: it's an open frame, not an inverter

What DuroMax promises

The seller states, word for word, in the DuroMax XP5500EH listing:

Runtime (Propane) at 50% Load : 8 hrs.
Choose between operating the generator at both 120V and 240V simultaneously, or at 120V only with full power.
The power panel includes a wide selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: (2) 120V household GFCI outlets, and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet.

The seller's claims, quoted as written; we haven't measured any of it. The noise on your driveway and the surge of your well pump are things you only find out at home.

Outlets, fuel and what's in the box

What the DuroMax XP5500EH listing names:

4,500 running watts, 5,500 peak
Runs on gasoline and propane
Outlets named: GFCI 120 V
Electric start
224 cc engine

The manual for the DuroMax XP5500EH has the final word on fuel, oil and outlet ratings.

Price and cost per 1,000 running watts

$769.95 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each 1,000 running watts works out at about $171.10 (price ÷ stated running watts, our arithmetic). That puts it in the pricier third of the 18 generators of 4,000 to 8,000 running watts we have a price and a stated running figure for.

The online price is the generator alone: the cord, the inlet box and the electrician who wires the transfer switch or interlock come on top.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B01MR3N1YX), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and variants of the same family often sit at different prices.

A better fit for your load list?

Want it quieter, or cleaner power for electronics? The Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter (9.2/10) is an inverter, per its listing.

Want a CO shutoff? The WEN DF680iX (7.3/10) names a CO sensor that shuts the engine off.

Planning an inlet box and a transfer switch? The Westinghouse 6,500W Dual Fuel (7.7/10) has an L14-30R outlet.

Our take

The verdict

We like the DuroMax XP5500EH for 4,500 running and 5,500 peak watts and the choice of gasoline or propane. No buyer reviews yet, so the DuroMax XP5500EH has to win you over on paper. The catch with this DuroMax generator: no CO sensor in the listing, while most picks here have one. We'd pick the DuroMax XP5500EH if you'd rather store propane tanks than cans of gas; otherwise, put it next to the AIVOLT 7,500W Dual Fuel first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Fill it with oil before the first start, then run it for a few minutes outside with a small load.

The first outage

Push the start button, let it warm up, then add loads one at a time, the biggest motor first. Propane or gas: decide before the storm and have the hose and the tank ready. The 9 hours on the listing are at a light load; plan a refill at night.

Between storms

Run it every month or so for 20 minutes and keep the battery charged. On propane you avoid stale gas in the carburetor; on gas, add stabiliser or run it dry before storage. Our maintenance schedule has the full list.

Upkeep

First oil change after the break-in hours in the manual, then on schedule. Air filter and spark plug once a season, and a cover for the months it sits.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the DuroMax XP5500EH, check your load list: 4,500 running watts (5,500 at start-up) have to cover everything you run at once, motor surges included.

Before you buy

Your load list

Read the label on each appliance (or the manual) for its running watts, and note which ones have a motor. Our running vs starting watts guide explains why the motor ones need the extra surge.

How it reaches the house

Plan on heavy-duty extension cords to the appliances, or ask an electrician which inlet and switch would match its outlets. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two routes.

Where it will run

Outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away. Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details.

Fuel for three days

Gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

How it compares

How the DuroMax XP5500EH stacks up against the closest alternative, the AIVOLT 7,500W Dual Fuel.

Criterion	DuroMax XP5500EH	AIVOLT 7,500W Dual Fuel
Our rating	7.0/10	7.2/10
Running watts	4,500 W	6,300 W
Peak watts	5,500 W	7,500 W
50 amp outlet	Not stated	Stated
CO sensor	Not stated	Stated

Pick the AIVOLT 7,500W Dual Fuel if you want our higher-rated option (7.2/10), with more running watts (6,300 W) and a higher peak (7,500 W).

Compare side by side ↗See the AIVOLT 7,500W Dual Fuel review →

The score in detail

How we rated it

Our score: 7.0/10

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

4 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the DuroMax XP5500EH any good?

We rate it 7.0/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How many watts does the DuroMax XP5500EH deliver?

The listing or manual states 4,500 W running and 5,500 W peak, usually for gasoline. Size your load list against the running watts and keep the peak for motor starts; propane and natural gas ratings are lower. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements (our sizing calculator turns your loads into a running and peak pair).

Which fuels does the DuroMax XP5500EH run on?

The listing names gasoline and propane. Output differs by fuel, so check the per-fuel running watts in the manual and whether the hoses you need come in the box. Run it outdoors only, away from doors, windows and vents.

What do you get with the DuroMax XP5500EH?

Its listing states 4,500 running watts (5,500 at start-up), the choice of gasoline or propane, push-button electric start and up to 9 hours per tank. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how loud it is in your driveway and how it handles your well pump's surge can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the DuroMax XP5500EH?

Your load list: read the label on each appliance (or the manual) for its running watts, and note which ones have a motor. Our running vs starting watts guide explains why the motor ones need the extra surge. How it reaches the house: plan on heavy-duty extension cords to the appliances, or ask an electrician which inlet and switch would match its outlets. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two routes. Where it will run: outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away. Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details. Fuel for three days: gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

Where can I buy the DuroMax XP5500EH?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the DuroMax XP5500EH yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed with our published formula, plus our editors' read of how it compares with its rivals.

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