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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Portable Generators
Rank | Product Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 |
Westinghouse WH2200i |
9. 7 |
2 |
DuroMax XP4400E |
9. 5 |
3 |
DuroStar DS4000S |
9. 1 |
4 |
Wen 56200i |
8. 8 |
5 |
Champion RV Ready |
8. 6 |
6 |
Briggs and Stratton 30651 |
8. 2 |
7 |
Generac 7117 |
8. 0 |
8 |
Anker PowerHouse |
7 .7 |
9 |
Yamaha EF1000iS |
7. 4 |
10 |
Honda EU2000 |
7. 2 |
1. Westinghouse WH2200i
9.7/10 our score
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- 1800 Rated Watts and 2200 Peak Watts at Less Than 3% THD - Weighs Only 43 Lbs. - Gas Powered - Two 120V 20 Amp Outlets
- Great Choice for Home Use as an Emergency Backup in a Power Outage - Strong Enough to Run All Your Home Essentials, Oil Capacity: 400 ml
- Extremely Quiet, Extremely Fuel Efficient: 52 dB Noise Output and Up to 13 Hours of Run Time on a 1.3 Gallon Gas Tank - Features "Efficiency Mode" for Maximum Fuel Efficiency
- Parallel Capable - Combine Your WH2200iXLT with Another WH2200iXLT to Increase Available Wattage and Amperage (Requires Westinghouse Parallel Cord) - Also Compatible with the iGen1200, iGen2200, and iGen2500
- Three Year Warranty and Free Lifetime Technical Support at 1-855-944-3571 - EPA, USFS, and CARB Compliant (Legal for Sale in California)
2. DuroMax XP4400E
9.5/10 our score
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- POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE: The XP4400E is powered by a 7.0HP DuroMax engine.
- PLENTY OF POWER: With 4,400 starting watts and 3,500 running watts, this unit can handle heavy loads from lights and a refrigerator to a home air conditioner and high amperage power tools.
- MAXIMUM POWER: With DuroMax MX2 technology, get the maximum power from each of the 120 Volt receptacle. choose between operating the generator at both 120 V and 240 V simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power.
- POWERING EVERYONE ANYWHERE: Like all DuroMax generators, the XP4400E is EPA and CARB approved for use in all 50 states.
- SURGE-ARREST: Protects your generator from power surges.
3. DuroStar DS4000S
9.1/10 our score
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- POWERFUL DUROSTAR ENGINE: The DS4000s is Powered by a DuroStar 7.0 Hp, air cooled OHV engine w/low oil shutoff.
- PLENTY OF POWER: With 4,000 starting watts and 3,300 running watts, this unit is a workhorse that provides plenty of power to handle multiple jobs from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools.
- POWER PANEL: Includes a selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: 2 120V household outlets and 1 120V 30A twist lock outlet.
- POWERING EVERYONE ANYWHERE: The DS4000s is EPA and CARB approved for use in all 50 states.
- FUEL TANK CAPACITY (GASOLINE): 3.96 GALLONS
4. Wen 56200i
8.8/10 our score
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- Extremely quiet operation is comparable to the sound of a normal conversation according to the US Department of health and human Services
- Epa III and CARB Compliant 79. 7 cc 4-stroke OHV engine produces 2000 surge watts and 1600 Rated watts
- Great for campgrounds, construction sites, tailgates and power outages
- Produces clean power to safely operate and prevent damage to sensitive electronics such as Smart phones, tablets, televisions and computers
- Includes two three-prong 120V receptacles, one 12V DC receptacle and one 5V USB port
5. Champion RV Ready
8.6/10 our score
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- Dual Fuel - Runs on GAS or PROPANE straight out of the box. Engine type: 4-stroke, wheel diameter: 8.0 inches
- 4750 starting watts, 3800 running watts with up to 9 hours run time on a full tank of gas and up to 10.5 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
- Powered by a reliable 224cc Champion engine with Touch Start, push-button electric start (battery included).Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V - 39.6A.Gasoline Running Amps at 120V - 31.7A.Propane Starting Amps at 120V - 35.6A.Propane Running Amps at 120V - 28.5A
- Frequency: 60 Hz. Outlets - 120V 30A RV, 120V 30A locking, two 120V 20A household outlets all secured by Volt Guard, protects your appliances from power surges
- Champion Support - 3 year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support. Refer instruction manual before use.
- Please refer user manual for trouble shooting steps
6. Briggs and Stratton 30651
8.2/10 our score
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- Quiet and fuel efficient 111 cc OHV engine produces 2,200 starting watts and 1700 running watts
- Produces less than 3 percent total harmonic distortion making it safe for laptop computers, TVs and game systems, Run Time up to 8.0 at 25 percent Load
- 1 gallon fuel tank for up to 8 hours of continuous operation at 25 percent load, USB port allows charging of portable electronics in order to stay connected
- Parallel connector port allows connection between 2 units for more power, Muffler : Super Lo Tone. Start Type : Recoil
- At 59 decibels operating volume, it’s quieter than a normal conversation (Sound levels may vary based on proximity and location, measured at ¼ load at 7 meters from control panel side)
- Can not be shipped to the state of California
7. Generac 7117
8/10 our score
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- Quiet, Compact, Easy to use. AC rated output running Watts: 1700, AC maximum output starting Watts: 2200. Rated 120 VAC Amperage-14.1
- Truepower technology provides clean, stable power ideal for sensitive electronics, tools and appliances while the 1.2 gallon fuel tank allows 10.75 hours of run time at 25% load
- Built-in handle makes it easy to transport and the integrated OFF/RUN/CHOKE knob simplifies startup procedures
- Economy mode provides excellent fuel economy and noise reduction while the LED status lights alerts you on low-oil, overload and power
- Parallel ready allows you to connect 2 inverters together for twice the power (parallel kit model 7118 sold separately)
8. Anker PowerHouse
7.7/10 our score
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 10 million+ powered by our leading technology.
- Portable Power: Off-grid power supply for camping or emergency backup, capable of powering lamps, phones, laptops, TVs and even mini fridges. PowerHouse boasts triple output modes: a 12V car socket, an 110V AC outlet (for devices up to 120W) and 4 fast-charging USB ports.
- Remarkably Compact: PowerHouse is possibly the smallest and lightest 400Wh power supply on the market. A high-density lithium-ion battery allows for a more compact build than that of lead-acid power packs.
- Safety Guaranteed: Battery Management System (BMS) undertakes voltage control, temperature control and more advanced safety operations, ensuring complete protection for you and your devices.
- What You Get: Anker PowerHouse (434Wh Portable Power Supply), 10ft / 304cm AC adapter, 2ft / 60cm Micro USB charging cable, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
9. Yamaha EF1000iS
7.4/10 our score
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- 1,000 Watt Maximum AC Output/900 Watt Rated AC Output
- Noise Block Acoustically designed sound reduction system
- Long Run Time - Runs continuously for up to 12 hours without refueling
- Smart Throttle Load sensing throttle control
- CARB Compliant
- This item cannot be returned
10. Honda EU2000
7.2/10 our score