# Champion 100302 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Champion 100302 (Champion Power Equipment) and Predator 3500 (Item 71358) (Predator (Harbor Freight)) among portable generators.

## Side by side

| Spec | Champion 100302 | Predator 3500 (Item 71358) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $799.99 |
| Brand | Champion Power Equipment | Predator (Harbor Freight) |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 3500 | 3000 |
| Peak watts | 4000 | 3500 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 17 | 11 |
| Noise dba | 64 | 56 |
| Weight (lb) | 81.6 | 102 |
| Outlets | 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×12V DC | 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB |

## Key differences

- Running watts: Champion 100302 3500 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3000
- Peak watts: Champion 100302 4000 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3500
- Runtime hours: Champion 100302 17 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 11
- Noise dba: Champion 100302 64 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 56
- Weight (lb): Champion 100302 81.6 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 102
- Outlets: Champion 100302 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×12V DC vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB

## Sources

- Champion 100302: https://norwall.com/products/champion-4000-watt-generator-100302 (norwall.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Predator 3500 (Item 71358): https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-with-co-secure-technology-49-state-compliant-71358.html (harborfreight.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/champion-100302-vs-predator-3500-71358/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Champion 100302 (not published) vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) ($799.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/champion-100302-vs-predator-3500-71358/
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